US Bridges

I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · .30 MI N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A2671

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
952 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2029. The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI - 55 So Bnd Lns
CrossesFletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR
Location.30 MI N JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 55
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1806, -90.19575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length952 ft (290.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2029
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR?

The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I - 55 So Bnd Lns over Fletcher RD/I55 Fr/Up RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.