US Bridges

Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 4.97 MI S of I 40-11 · Structure no. 000000000007090

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,360 by 2027. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly HWY
CrossesI-540 - Sebastian CO
Location4.97 MI S of I 40-11
RouteCity Street 30520
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40347, -94.36669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2007)
Projected traffic10,360 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian 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 Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly HWY over I-540 - Sebastian CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.