US Bridges

I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .61 MI North of Bay · Structure no. 0000000000B6170

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
455 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2028. The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555 NB Lns
CrossesSH 463 & B N R/R
Location.61 MI North of Bay
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75571, -90.57847
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R 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 I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R?

The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-555 NB Lns over SH 463 & B N R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.