US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.91 MI W JCT SH 75 & 40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3876

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I-40WB/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40WB/SE51/255.23
CrossesLittle Blevins Bayou
Location0.91 MI W JCT SH 75 & 40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.11345, -90.56314
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2018)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2034
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou built?

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

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou 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/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/255.23 over Little Blevins Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.