US Bridges

I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · W Memphis Interchange · Structure no. 000000000006102

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,259 by 2028. The structure is 536 ft (163.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55/SEC-11/L-7.19
CrossesI-40/SEC-52/L-277.13
LocationW Memphis Interchange
RouteInterstate 55
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1705, -90.19145
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length536 ft (163.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2019)
Projected traffic43,259 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13?

The structure is 536 ft (163.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-55/SEC-11/L-7.19 over I-40/SEC-52/L-277.13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.