I-540 Southbound
Carrying I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street
0.30 MI E OF SH 45, Sebastian, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-540 Southbound
The I-540 Southbound bridge in Sebastian, Arkansas carries I-540 Southbound over Phoenix Street. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 4,219 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-540 Southbound compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,219 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000A5098
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-540 Southbound is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-540 Southbound against other structures in Sebastian and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-540 Southbound?
I-540 Southbound in Sebastian, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-540 Southbound inspected?
I-540 Southbound's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,219 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-540 Southbound is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-540 Southbound?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-540 Southbound.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-540 Southbound?
Ownership is not specified for I-540 Southbound in the NBI.
How old is I-540 Southbound and does age affect safety?
The construction year for I-540 Southbound is not recorded in the NBI.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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