US Bridges

I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3.26 MI E JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000005906

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,791
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2028. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555 FR RD North
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location3.26 MI E JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80785, -90.64095
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,791 (2018)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-555 FR RD North over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.