US Bridges

I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.77 MI West of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000B6522

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE51/239.89
CrossesDAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01
Location0.77 MI West of JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03369, -90.80331
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic51,200 by 2038
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE51/239.89 over DAWSON/Z-F/L-0.01?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.