US Bridges

Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.10 West of SH 463 · Structure no. 000000000006193

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,795
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Ramp-Sb I555
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location0.10 West of SH 463
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80535, -90.63811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,795 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Ramp-Sb I555 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 2,795 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Off Ramp-Sb I555 over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.