US Bridges

I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · JCT I-555 & SH 463 · Structure no. 0000000000A6192

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,091 by 2028. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesI555-03 SB LN
CrossesHWY463 B&n RR
LocationJCT I-555 & SH 463
RouteInterstate 555
Coordinates35.8068, -90.63518
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic14,091 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR built?

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

What condition is I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I555-03 SB LN over HWY463 B&n RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.