US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1 Mile East of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000A3620

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,570 by 2028. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE51/241.77
CrossesSH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24
Location1 Mile East of JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03772, -90.77209
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,570 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24 carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/241.77 over SH-284/SEC-3/L-9.24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.