FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IR 440 WB OFF RAMP

Carrying IR 440 WB OFF RAMP over FOURCHE CREEK

W B R P I440&365, Pulaski, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IR 440 WB OFF RAMP

The IR 440 WB OFF RAMP bridge in Pulaski, Arkansas carries IR 440 WB OFF RAMP over FOURCHE CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 34 sections, stretching 551.1 meters (1808 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 IR 440 WB OFF RAMP compares

▲ 7.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Arkansas bridges
309
Bridges in Pulaski · 2 in Poor condition
IR 440 WB OFF RAMP 32.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
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
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
34
Structure Length
551.1 m (1808 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000I5700

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IR 440 WB OFF RAMP 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 IR 440 WB OFF RAMP against other structures in Pulaski 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 IR 440 WB OFF RAMP?

IR 440 WB OFF RAMP in Pulaski, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IR 440 WB OFF RAMP inspected?

IR 440 WB OFF RAMP'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 800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IR 440 WB OFF RAMP 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 IR 440 WB OFF RAMP?

IR 440 WB OFF RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IR 440 WB OFF RAMP?

IR 440 WB OFF RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IR 440 WB OFF RAMP and does age affect safety?

IR 440 WB OFF RAMP was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

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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