I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou
GoodCrittenden County, Arkansas · .70 MI N JCT SH 42 & I-55 · Structure no. 000000000002810
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 73 years old, older 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,304 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou 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-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-55N/SEC11/L22.26 over Dry Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.