US Bridges

CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · I-30 JCT CO.RD.55 · Structure no. 000000000005057

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34 in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2007. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCO RD 55
CrossesI 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34
LocationI-30 JCT CO.RD.55
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates33.76609, -93.48332
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 55 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 39.34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.