US Bridges

I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.30 MI E of SH 45 · Structure no. 0000000000A5098

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, 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.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,970 by 2028. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-540 Southbound
CrossesPhoenix Street - Seb Co.
Location0.30 MI E of SH 45
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33857, -94.38643
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,970 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co. carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co.?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street - Seb Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.