US Bridges

Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · JCT Leigh Ave & I-540 · Structure no. 000000000005097

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,683
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2007. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeigh Ave. Seb. CO
CrossesI 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns
LocationJCT Leigh Ave & I-540
RouteCity Street 32970
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34171, -94.37854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,683 (2018)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns built?

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

What condition is Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns carry?

About 4,683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Leigh Ave. Seb. CO over I 540-SEC 1 Mn Lns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.