US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.18 Miles North of SH 70 · Structure no. 0000000000B6770

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2028. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18
CrossesI-40/SEC-51/L-239.04
Location2.18 Miles North of SH 70
RouteState Highway 1
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02599, -90.8167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2019)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04 carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-12/L-2.18 over I-40/SEC-51/L-239.04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.