US Bridges

I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30

Fair

Mississippi County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N Blytheville · Structure no. 0000000000M3056

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30 is a concrete culvert carrying I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30 in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,964 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI -55 Sec 12-69.84
CrossesDitch No 30
Location2.5 MI N Blytheville
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMississippi County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96526, -89.8746
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,964 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I -55 Sec 12-69.84 over Ditch No 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.