US Bridges

I 540-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.65 MI E of Ok ST Line · Structure no. 0000000000B5103

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 Sebastian Co. is a steel continuous frame carrying I 540-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,450 by 2028. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 540-SEC 1 EB LN
CrossesUS 271 Sebastian Co.
Location0.65 MI E of Ok ST Line
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29323, -94.42365
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 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 (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,450 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 540-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 Sebastian Co. carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 540-SEC 1 EB LN over US 271 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 EB LN over US 271 Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.