US Bridges

SH 549 NB Lns over SH22 & Ft. Smith RR

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · JCT HWY 22 Sec 1 · Structure no. 0000000000B7065

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
940 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 549 NB Lns over SH22 & Ft. Smith RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 549 NB Lns over SH22 & Ft. Smith RR 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,502 by 2028. The structure is 940 ft (286.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 549 NB Lns
CrossesSH22 & Ft. Smith RR
LocationJCT HWY 22 Sec 1
RouteState Highway 549
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32058, -94.2949
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length940 ft (286.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2017)
Projected traffic37,502 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SH22 & Ft. Smith RR built?

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

What condition is SH 549 NB Lns over SH22 & Ft. Smith RR 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 SH22 & Ft. Smith RR carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 549 NB Lns over SH22 & Ft. Smith RR?

The structure is 940 ft (286.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 549 NB Lns over SH22 & Ft. Smith RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.