US Bridges

South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.

Poor

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI SW JCT SH 22 · Structure no. 000000000005095

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. in Sebastian 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Cliff Drive
CrossesI 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.
Location0.1 MI SW JCT SH 22
RouteCity Street 11730
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.35706, -94.36543
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
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 South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is South Cliff Drive 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co. carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Cliff Drive over I 540-SEC 1 Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.