US Bridges

I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .82 Miles NE of SH 261 · Structure no. 0000000000A6518

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
792 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,965 by 2028. The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE51/233.97
CrossesLanguille River
Location.82 Miles NE of SH 261
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98917, -90.89197
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length792 ft (241.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2019)
Projected traffic19,965 by 2028
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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/SE51/233.97 over Languille River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River?

The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE51/233.97 over Languille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.