US Bridges

SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 5.50 Miles No Lee CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007232

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,126
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2036. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5
CrossesI-40/SEC-51/L233.17
Location5.50 Miles No Lee CO Line
RouteState Highway 261
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98345, -90.90466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17 carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH-261/SEC-2/L-5.5 over I-40/SEC-51/L233.17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.