US Bridges

I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1 MI No JCT SH 22 · Structure no. 0000000000B3604

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,057 by 2028. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 540 NB Lns
CrossesFree Ferry St. Seb. Co.
Location1 MI No JCT SH 22
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37403, -94.36485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,057 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co. carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co.?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 540 NB Lns over Free Ferry St. Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.