US Bridges

Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1MI.NW SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000022506

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDallas CR 55 S-A
CrossesCreek
Location1MI.NW SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates33.85807, -92.48443
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 55 S-A over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 55 S-A over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.