US Bridges

I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.3 W of Miss River · Structure no. 0000000000A5529

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
808 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,720 by 2028. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesI 55-SEC 11 NB LN
CrossesCR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek
Location1.3 W of Miss River
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates35.13817, -90.09614
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length808 ft (246.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,720 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek carry?

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

How long is I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek?

The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 55-SEC 11 NB LN over CR 314 Cri&p RR & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.