US Bridges

I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · Washington Ave. Intchng. · Structure no. 0000000000X1289

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555 SB Off Ramp
CrossesDitch
LocationWashington Ave. Intchng.
RouteU.S. Route 555
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83635, -90.75186
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555 SB Off Ramp over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns I-555 SB Off Ramp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.