US Bridges

I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI W SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000X0334

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555-03- Lm 43.25
CrossesDitch
Location0.15 MI W SH 1B
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80732, -90.70145
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2018)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-555-03- Lm 43.25 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over Ditch carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-555-03- Lm 43.25 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.