US Bridges

I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · .5 MI North JCT of I-55 · Structure no. 0000000000B6990

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555NB/SEC1/L0.92
CrossesLittle Cypress Bayou
Location.5 MI North JCT of I-55
RouteInterstate 555
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40187, -90.27815
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-555NB/SEC1/L0.92 over Little Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.