US Bridges

S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co.

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · 1.36 MI N Seb CO LN · Structure no. 000000000003977

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2007. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 28th Street
CrossesI 540 - Crawford Co.
Location1.36 MI N Seb CO LN
RouteCity Street 64800
Coordinates35.43157, -94.32903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,710 (2018)
Projected traffic2,452 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co. carry?

About 4,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 28th Street over I 540 - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.