US Bridges

US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · Jct. 555/149/63B · Structure no. 000000000006936

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2028. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS63B-08/B Lm 2.12
CrossesI-555
LocationJct. 555/149/63B
RouteU.S. Route 149
Coordinates35.51951, -90.41234
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US63B-08/B Lm 2.12 over I-555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.