US Bridges

SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27

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Craighead County, Arkansas · .3 MI NE SH 463 · Structure no. 000000000006173

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2038. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH18 Sec 4 Spur
CrossesI-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27
Location.3 MI NE SH 463
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80119, -90.62469
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2038
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 SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27 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 SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH18 Sec 4 Spur over I-555-SEC 7-LM 4.27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.