US Bridges

I-555-03- Lm 42.75 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .27 MI East SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000X0743

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,773
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555-03- Lm 42.75 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-555-03- Lm 42.75 over Drainage Ditch 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 3,773 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,259 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-555-03- Lm 42.75
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.27 MI East SH 1B
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8073, -90.69361
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,773 (2011)
Projected traffic40,259 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 42.75 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-555-03- Lm 42.75 over Drainage 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 42.75 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,773 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555-03- Lm 42.75 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns I-555-03- Lm 42.75 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.