US Bridges

I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22

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Sebastian County, Arkansas · 6.73 MI NE Ok State Line · Structure no. 0000000000B6877

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,581
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22 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 27,581 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,100 by 2026. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-540 Nb-Seb. Co.
CrossesState Highway 22
Location6.73 MI NE Ok State Line
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.35925, -94.36485
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,581 (2017)
Projected traffic73,100 by 2026
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22 built?

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

What condition is I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22 carry?

About 27,581 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 Nb-Seb. Co. over State Highway 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.