US Bridges

I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.11 MI SE SH 75 · Structure no. 000000000005610

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
395 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9 is a concrete slab carrying I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2028. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555SB-02-LM11.54
CrossesDitches No 1-47-9
Location2.11 MI SE SH 75
RouteInterstate 555
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51412, -90.39675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-555SB-02-LM11.54 over Ditches No 1-47-9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.