US Bridges

Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · JCT I-555 & Caraway Road · Structure no. 000000000006315

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2005. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaraway Rd-Rt 12-C
CrossesI-555
LocationJCT I-555 & Caraway Road
RouteCity Street 126
Coordinates35.80668, -90.67823
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic262 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Caraway Rd-Rt 12-C over I-555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.