US Bridges

US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · JCT US 49 & I-555 · Structure no. 000000000006352

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,233 by 2028. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS49 - Stadium Blv
CrossesI-555
LocationJCT US 49 & I-555
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates35.80657, -90.66929
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,233 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US49 - Stadium Blv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US49 - Stadium Blv over I-555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.