US Bridges

I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.37 Miles SW of SH 75 · Structure no. 0000000000B6938

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,132 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough 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 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 1,132 ft (345 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE51/253.72
CrossesBeaver Slough
Location2.37 Miles SW of SH 75
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.10485, -90.58787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans30
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,132 ft (345 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough built?

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

What condition is I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough carry?

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

How long is I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough?

The structure is 1,132 ft (345 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE51/253.72 over Beaver Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.