US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000A3617

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I-40WB/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch 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 6 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,628 by 2027. 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/SE51/239.44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.2 MI West of JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03052, -90.8107
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,628 by 2027
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/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch?

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/SE51/239.44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.