US Bridges

I-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · .5 MI S JCT SH 158 & 55 · Structure no. 0000000000M3054

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41 is a concrete culvert carrying I-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41 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.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55-SEC 12- 52.30
CrossesDitch No 41
Location.5 MI S JCT SH 158 & 55
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74901, -90.01542
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2033
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41 built?

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

What condition is I-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41 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- 52.30 over Ditch No 41 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is I-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-55-SEC 12- 52.30 over Ditch No 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.