US Bridges

I-555 over Rodgers Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.27 MI S W of SH 91 · Structure no. 0000000000X1123

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 over Rodgers Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-555 over Rodgers Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,472 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555
CrossesRodgers Ditch
Location0.27 MI S W of SH 91
RouteU.S. Route 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85422, -90.77465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,472 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 over Rodgers Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555 over Rodgers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-555 over Rodgers Ditch carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-555 over Rodgers Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-555 over Rodgers Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.