US Bridges

I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.73 MI So of SH 45 · Structure no. 0000000000B5101

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,795
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co. is a steel continuous frame carrying I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 23,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,629 by 2028. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 540-SEC 1 NB LN
CrossesSH 255 Sebastian Co.
Location0.73 MI So of SH 45
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32718, -94.39485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,795 (2017)
Projected traffic31,629 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co. carry?

About 23,795 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 540-SEC 1 NB LN over SH 255 Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.