US Bridges

I-540 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 9.14 MI N. Ok State Line · Structure no. 0000000000B6879

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
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 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 NB Lanes
CrossesClayton Branch-Seb. Co.
Location9.14 MI N. Ok State Line
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39378, -94.36581
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co. 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 Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co. carry?

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

How long is I-540 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co.?

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 NB Lanes over Clayton Branch-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.