US Bridges

I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 9.14 MI N. Ok State Line · Structure no. 0000000000A6879

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,560 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-540 SB Lanes
CrossesClayton Branch-Sebastian
Location9.14 MI N. Ok State Line
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39396, -94.36614
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2018)
Projected traffic37,560 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 SB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Sebastian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.