US Bridges

SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.5 M S JCT SH 22 · Structure no. 0000000000B7082

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd. 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,751 by 2028. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 549 NB Lns
CrossesCuster Blvd.
Location2.5 M S JCT SH 22
RouteState Highway 549
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29804, -94.32492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic18,751 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd. built?

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

What condition is SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd. carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd.?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 549 NB Lns over Custer Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.