US Bridges

I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.99 MI South of I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A6881

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,790 by 2032. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 540 Southbound
CrossesUnion Pacific Rail Road
Location0.99 MI South of I-40
RouteInterstate 540
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.4397, -94.31969
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,790 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 540 Southbound over Union Pacific Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.