US Bridges

I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.87 MI SE Poinsett CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005539

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI555SB/SEC1/L1.619
CrossesLittle Cypress Bayou
Location2.87 MI SE Poinsett CO LN
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40177, -90.27844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I555SB/SEC1/L1.619 over Little Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.