US Bridges

CR 638 - H over I-555

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI S of JCT 463&I-555 · Structure no. 000000000006402

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 638 - H over I-555 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 638 - H over I-555 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 638 - H
CrossesI-555
Location1.1 MI S of JCT 463&I-555
RouteCounty Highway 638
Coordinates35.7414, -90.57959
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (1987)
Projected traffic72 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 638 - H over I-555 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 638 - H 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 638 - H over I-555 carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is CR 638 - H over I-555?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 638 - H over I-555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.