US Bridges

I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI SE JCT I-540 & 59 · Structure no. 0000000000X0061

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,253
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. is a concrete culvert carrying I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, 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 6 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 10,253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI540 Ramps N.B.
CrossesTown Ditch-Crawford Co.
Location0.1 MI SE JCT I-540 & 59
RouteInterstate 540
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42493, -94.34074
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,253 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. carry?

About 10,253 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I540 Ramps N.B. over Town Ditch-Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.