US Bridges

I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.64 MI N of Poinsett Cou · Structure no. 0000000000A6401

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,723 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555-03SB-LM31.27
CrossesBig Bay Ditch
Location0.64 MI N of Poinsett Cou
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71167, -90.5743
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,999 (2018)
Projected traffic8,723 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch carry?

About 7,999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-555-03SB-LM31.27 over Big Bay Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.