US Bridges

I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 0.33 MI E SH 75 · Structure no. 0000000000A5189

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2028. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-555SB-02-LM13.31
CrossesSaint Francis River
Location0.33 MI E SH 75
RouteInterstate 555
Coordinates35.52338, -90.42427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-555SB-02-LM13.31 over Saint Francis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.