I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162
FairCrawford County, Arkansas · JCT I-540 & SH 162 · Structure no. 0000000000A3957
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162 in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162 carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 540 Southbound over State Highway 162?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.