US Bridges

I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X0360

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,774
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,300 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-540
CrossesMill Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.2 MI W US 71
RouteInterstate 540
Coordinates35.31013, -94.4012
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,774 (2017)
Projected traffic45,300 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 36,774 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-540 over Mill Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.