US Bridges

Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .04 MI W JCT SH1B & I-555 · Structure no. 0000000000X0741

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,551
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek 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 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 7,551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParker RD/555 Frrd
CrossesCreek
Location.04 MI W JCT SH1B & I-555
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.80509, -90.69989
Functional classUrban Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,551 (2015)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek built?

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

What condition is Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek 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 Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek carry?

About 7,551 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Parker RD/555 Frrd over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.