US Bridges

SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI N. of Custer Blvd. · Structure no. 0000000000B7064

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,502 by 2028. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 549 NB Lns
CrossesTaylor Avenue Seb. Co.
Location1.7 MI N. of Custer Blvd.
RouteState Highway 549
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31839, -94.29918
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 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 length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic37,502 by 2028
Trucks21%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue 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 SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co.?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 549 NB Lns over Taylor Avenue Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.