US Bridges

I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.05MI SW Crawford CO · Structure no. 000000000006880

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
574 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,200 by 2038. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-540 NB & SB Lane
CrossesArk. River Relief-Seb CO
Location1.05MI SW Crawford CO
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41148, -94.36285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2018)
Projected traffic65,200 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 NB & SB Lane over Ark. River Relief-Seb CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.