US Bridges

I-540 Sec 2 over Town Ditch-Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N. I540 & 59 · Structure no. 0000000000X0064

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,984
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 Sec 2 over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. is a concrete culvert carrying I-540 Sec 2 over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 51,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,252 by 2028. 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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CarriesI-540 Sec 2
CrossesTown Ditch-Crawford Co.
Location0.1 MI N. I540 & 59
RouteInterstate 540
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42603, -94.34275
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
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 traffic51,984 (2016)
Projected traffic67,252 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sec 2 over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540 Sec 2 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 I-540 Sec 2 over Town Ditch-Crawford Co. carry?

About 51,984 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-540 Sec 2 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 I-540 Sec 2 over Town Ditch-Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.