US Bridges

I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.26 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000005914

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,791
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R 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 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% 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).

Location

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CarriesI-555 Frtg Rd/Acce
CrossesUnion Pacific R/R
Location2.26 MI E JCT SH 18
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80732, -90.65732
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic2,791 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2028
Trucks8%
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 I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R built?

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

What condition is I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R?

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 I-555 Frtg Rd/Acce over Union Pacific R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.