US Bridges

SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12

Poor

Mississippi County, Arkansas · JCT SH 158 & I 55 · Structure no. 000000000003279

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158-01- Lm 5.37
CrossesI 55-SEC 12
LocationJCT SH 158 & I 55
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75618, -90.01028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2018)
Projected traffic866 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12 built?

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

What condition is SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12 carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-SEC 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.