âThis is a significant problem for us in the regionâ: Rep. Rick Crawford on I-40 Bridge Rep. Crawford says the shutdown of the Hernando deSoto bridge can have a negative economic impact long term "This is a significant problem for us in the region" Rep. Rick Crawford on I-40 Bridge By Monae Stevens | May 12, 2021 at 10:51 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 11:13 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Jonesboro), who is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, says that it also impacts the flow of barge traffic as well. âRight now, those barges canât move because they canât cross under the bridge in the state that itâs in now,â Rep. Crawford said.