US Bridges

I-555 Parker RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .55 MI E JCT SH1B & I-555 · Structure no. 0000000000X0744

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

About this bridge

I-555 Parker RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-555 Parker RD 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 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 5,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-555 Parker RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.55 MI E JCT SH1B & I-555
RouteCity Street 555
Coordinates35.80681, -90.68864
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-555 Parker RD over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-555 Parker RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is I-555 Parker RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-555 Parker RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.