US Bridges

S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co.

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Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.74 Mi. N. of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000007176

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2030. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 45 - Sec. 2
CrossesI-540 Sebastian Co.
Location3.74 Mi. N. of US 71
RouteState Highway 45
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33691, -94.39094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co. carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 45 - Sec. 2 over I-540 Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.