US Bridges

I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · Forest City JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000B6523

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,628 by 2027. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40/SE51/240.74
CrossesSH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92
LocationForest City JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03623, -90.79012
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2019)
Projected traffic22,628 by 2027
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92 built?

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

What condition is I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92 carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-40/SE51/240.74 over SH-1B/SEC-12/L-1.92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.