US Bridges

I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.7 Miles West JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000X1059

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,761
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 22,761 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,931 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40/SEC-51/239.04
CrossesDitch
Location1.7 Miles West JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 40
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02648, -90.8168
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,761 (2014)
Projected traffic39,931 by 2028
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch carry?

About 22,761 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-40/SEC-51/239.04 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.