US Bridges

I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles North JCT US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000C2808

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,460
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55FS/S11/L12.674
Crosses15 Mile Bayou
Location2.5 Miles North JCT US 64
RouteInterstate 55
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2469, -90.21989
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,460 (2011)
Projected traffic165 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$956,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou carry?

About 3,460 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-55FS/S11/L12.674 over 15 Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.