US Bridges

I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 0.95 Miles South of SH 42 · Structure no. 0000000000C2809

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 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/SEC11/L20.5
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.95 Miles South of SH 42
RouteInterstate 55
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.35173, -90.27562
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 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 traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-55FS/SEC11/L20.5 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.