US Bridges

I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.7 Miles NE of SH 75 · Structure no. 0000000000B3879

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 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-40EB/SE51/257.87
CrossesCR-512/Z-D/L-0.06
Location1.7 Miles NE of SH 75
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12813, -90.5205
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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
CarriesHighway
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 I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06 built?

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

What condition is I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06 carry?

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

How long is I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE51/257.87 over CR-512/Z-D/L-0.06?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.