US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E JCT SH 1 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3621

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,570 by 2028. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 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/SE51/243.22
CrossesCrow Creek
Location2.3 MI E JCT SH 1 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03579, -90.75033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2018)
Projected traffic20,570 by 2028
Trucks1%
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/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/243.22 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.