US Bridges

I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · @ Interch I 40 & I 540 · Structure no. 000000000003452

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,573 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 540 SB Lns
CrossesI 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.
Location@ Interch I 40 & I 540
RouteInterstate 540
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45501, -94.32104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,573 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$981,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co. carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 540 SB Lns over I 40-SEC 11-CRAWFORD Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.