US Bridges

I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 3.26 MI E of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000B5202

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,091 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555 NB-03-39.80
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location3.26 MI E of JCT SH 1
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80702, -90.63995
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic14,091 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-555 NB-03-39.80 over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.