US Bridges

I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.3 Miles West of SH 38 · Structure no. 0000000000B3624

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,570 by 2028. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE51/244.73
CrossesSH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92
Location2.3 Miles West of SH 38
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03464, -90.72174
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2018)
Projected traffic20,570 by 2028
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE51/244.73 over SH-50/SEC-0/L-0.92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.