US Bridges

I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.26 MI E JCT HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000000005913

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,174
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2028. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI555 FR Rd/Parker
CrossesUPRR
Location2.26 MI E JCT HWY 18
RouteInterstate 555
Coordinates35.80672, -90.65782
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,174 (2015)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR built?

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

What condition is I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR carry?

About 3,174 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I555 FR Rd/Parker over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.