US Bridges

I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6

Good

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.55 MI No of SH 148 · Structure no. 0000000000C3284

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,899
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6 is a concrete slab carrying I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,899 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55 Frontage Rd-L
CrossesDitch No 6
Location0.55 MI No of SH 148
RouteState Highway 55
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82112, -89.96714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,899 (2014)
Projected traffic165 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6 built?

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

What condition is I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6 carry?

About 18,899 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-55 Frontage Rd-L over Ditch No 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.