US Bridges

SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 over I 55-SEC 12

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 4.79 MI W US 61 JCT · Structure no. 000000000003290

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 over I 55-SEC 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 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 5 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 119-02- Lm 4.79
CrossesI 55-SEC 12
Location4.79 MI W US 61 JCT
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates35.72137, -90.03393
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2017)
Projected traffic354 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 119-02- Lm 4.79 over I 55-SEC 12 built?

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

What condition is SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 over I 55-SEC 12 carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 119-02- Lm 4.79 over I 55-SEC 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.