US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1 MI W JCT SH 149 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3880

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel is a concrete slab carrying I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE51/258.76
CrossesDrainage Canel
Location1 MI W JCT SH 149 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13209, -90.50537
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (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/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel built?

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

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/258.76 over Drainage Canel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.