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CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI S JCT SH 148 · Structure no. 000000000003282

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2007. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR E506-D
CrossesI 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16
Location2.3 MI S JCT SH 148
RouteCounty Highway 0E506
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78518, -89.99138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (1987)
Projected traffic221 by 2007
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 CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16 built?

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

What condition is CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16 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 CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16 carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR E506-D over I 55-SEC 12 - Log 55.16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.