FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-40 WB Log 205.28

Carrying I-40 WB Log 205.28 over CACHE RIVER

3.1 MI E SH 33, Prairie, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-40 WB Log 205.28

The I-40 WB Log 205.28 bridge in Prairie, Arkansas carries I-40 WB Log 205.28 over CACHE RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 9 sections, stretching 201.8 meters (662 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,635 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 205.28 compares

▲ 7.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Arkansas bridges
37
Bridges in Prairie · 3 in Poor condition
I-40 WB Log 205.28 32.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
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
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
201.8 m (662 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,635 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000A3717

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 205.28 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 205.28 against other structures in Prairie 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 205.28?

I-40 WB Log 205.28 in Prairie, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, 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 205.28 inspected?

I-40 WB Log 205.28'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 14,635 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 205.28 is currently shown as Fair 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 205.28?

I-40 WB Log 205.28 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-40 WB Log 205.28?

I-40 WB Log 205.28 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-40 WB Log 205.28 and does age affect safety?

I-40 WB Log 205.28 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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