US Bridges

SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI North of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000007233

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21
CrossesI-40/SEC-51/L-247.05
Location0.3 MI North of JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 38
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.05677, -90.68947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-38/SEC-5/L-0.21 over I-40/SEC-51/L-247.05?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.