US Bridges

I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E JCT SH 1 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000M3045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,141 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40/SEC51/L243.22
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 MI E JCT SH 1 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03458, -90.74562
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2018)
Projected traffic41,141 by 2028
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-40/SEC51/L243.22 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.