US Bridges

I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.8 E JCT I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A5528

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,477 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,720 by 2028. The structure is 3,477 ft (1,059.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55 NB Lns
CrossesCri&p & Miss. Riv Rel
Location1.8 E JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 55
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14518, -90.1208
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+43 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,477 ft (1,059.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,720 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel?

The structure is 3,477 ft (1,059.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-55 NB Lns over Cri&p & Miss. Riv Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.