US Bridges

I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S JCT SH 181 & 55 · Structure no. 0000000000M3050

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5 is a concrete culvert carrying I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,744 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55-SEC 12- 43.67
CrossesDitch No 5
Location0.2 MI S JCT SH 181 & 55
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64023, -90.09072
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2011)
Projected traffic20,744 by 2028
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5 built?

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

What condition is I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5 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 I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5 carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns I-55-SEC 12- 43.67 over Ditch No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.