US Bridges

I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.65 Miles West of SH 149 · Structure no. 0000000000A3877

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09 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 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2034. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40WB/SE51/256.16
CrossesSH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09
Location3.65 Miles West of SH 149
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11866, -90.54826
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2034
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09 built?

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

What condition is I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09 carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I40WB/SE51/256.16 over SH-75/SEC-1/L-0.09?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.