US Bridges

I-555 Parker Rd. over Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .02 MI E JCT SH1B & I-555 · Structure no. 0000000000X0742

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,342
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 Parker Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-555 Parker Rd. 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 5,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-555 Parker Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location.02 MI E JCT SH1B & I-555
RouteInterstate 555
Coordinates35.8049, -90.69792
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,342 (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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-555 Parker Rd. over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-555 Parker Rd. 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 I-555 Parker Rd. over Creek carry?

About 5,342 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555 Parker Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-555 Parker Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.