US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.9 Miles SW JCT SH 38 · Structure no. 0000000000A3625

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,027 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,570 by 2028. The structure is 1,027 ft (313 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE51/245.08
CrossesST Francis River
Location1.9 Miles SW JCT SH 38
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03898, -90.71574
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 spans8 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,027 ft (313 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,570 by 2028
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River built?

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

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 1,027 ft (313 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/245.08 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.