US Bridges

I-540 over Creek-Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 250 Ft E JCT I540 & 253 · Structure no. 0000000000X0361

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 over Creek-Sebastian Co. is a concrete culvert carrying I-540 over Creek-Sebastian 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,901 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-540
CrossesCreek-Sebastian Co.
Location250 Ft E JCT I540 & 253
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29378, -94.42235
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,901 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Creek-Sebastian Co. built?

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

What condition is I-540 over Creek-Sebastian 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 March 2024.

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

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-540 over Creek-Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-540 over Creek-Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.