US Bridges

I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40

FairPosted for load

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI N of SH 158 · Structure no. 0000000000B3280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40 is a concrete slab carrying I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,812 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55NB-12-LM 53.44
CrossesDitch No 40
Location0.56 MI N of SH 158
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76328, -90.00571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,812 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-55NB-12-LM 53.44 over Ditch No 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.