US Bridges

I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.35 MI N JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000B3370

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
467 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,372 by 2028. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55-12NB-LM 43.86
CrossesSH 181-SEC 1
Location2.35 MI N JCT SH 14
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates35.64203, -90.08984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic10,372 by 2028
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 55-12NB-LM 43.86 over SH 181-SEC 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.