US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 4.58 MI E of JCT SH 261 · Structure no. 0000000000A3614

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,791
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,791 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,965 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE51/237.82
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.58 MI E of JCT SH 261
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01585, -90.83455
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,791 (2014)
Projected traffic19,965 by 2028
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek carry?

About 16,791 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/237.82 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.