US Bridges

Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.

Poor

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 6.76 MI S of I-40-11 · Structure no. 000000000003605

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2007. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesI 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.
Location6.76 MI S of I-40-11
RouteCity Street 43930
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37784, -94.36608
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2018)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.