US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 10.52 Miles East of SH 17 · Structure no. 0000000000A3769

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,150 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE51/226.19
CrossesBig Creek
Location10.52 Miles East of SH 17
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95268, -91.02079
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,150 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/226.19 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.