US Bridges

CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .8 MI E Hergett · Structure no. 000000000006171

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2007. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 49-I- Nestle RD
CrossesI-555
Location.8 MI E Hergett
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates35.77497, -90.58599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic118 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49-I- Nestle RD over I-555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.