US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · I-55 & SH 42 · Structure no. 000000000003138

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2028. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75
CrossesI-55/SEC-11/L-21.50
LocationI-55 & SH 42
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36558, -90.28035
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-5/L-7.75 over I-55/SEC-11/L-21.50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.