US Bridges

SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of Bassett · Structure no. 000000000003180

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,147 by 2028. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 181-00- Lm 2.19
CrossesI 55-SEC 12
Location2 MI E of Bassett
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5386, -90.16418
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,147 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 181-00- Lm 2.19 over I 55-SEC 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.