US Bridges

CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · Craighead County Line · Structure no. 000000000006400

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 704-C
CrossesI-555 Sec 02
LocationCraighead County Line
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70563, -90.56589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1987)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 704-C over I-555 Sec 02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.