FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-40 WB Log 180.68

Carrying I-40 WB Log 180.68 over RICKETY BRANCH

2 MI W SH 13-WESTBOUND, Lonoke, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-40 WB Log 180.68

The I-40 WB Log 180.68 bridge in Lonoke, Arkansas carries I-40 WB Log 180.68 over RICKETY BRANCH. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-40 WB Log 180.68 compares

▲ 7.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Arkansas bridges
73
Bridges in Lonoke · 3 in Poor condition
I-40 WB Log 180.68 32.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000A3654

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-40 WB Log 180.68 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-40 WB Log 180.68 against other structures in Lonoke and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-40 WB Log 180.68?

I-40 WB Log 180.68 in Lonoke, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-40 WB Log 180.68 inspected?

I-40 WB Log 180.68's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-40 WB Log 180.68 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-40 WB Log 180.68?

I-40 WB Log 180.68 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-40 WB Log 180.68?

I-40 WB Log 180.68 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-40 WB Log 180.68 and does age affect safety?

I-40 WB Log 180.68 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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