US Bridges

I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.38 MI E of Payneway Ark · Structure no. 0000000000A5446

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
722 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 5 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,692 by 2028. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-555NB-02-LM16.51
CrossesDrainage Ditch No. 61
Location1.38 MI E of Payneway Ark
RouteInterstate 555
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53572, -90.478
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length722 ft (220.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,692 by 2028
Trucks22%
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-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61?

The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-555NB-02-LM16.51 over Drainage Ditch No. 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.