US Bridges

I-555SB-02-LM16.51 over Ditch No 61

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E JCT SH 14 & 63 · Structure no. 0000000000B5446

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 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-555SB-02-LM16.51 over Ditch No 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555SB-02-LM16.51 over Ditch No 61 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, 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 1% 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-555SB-02-LM16.51
CrossesDitch No 61
Location1.3 MI E JCT SH 14 & 63
RouteInterstate 555
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53562, -90.47805
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
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-LM16.51 over Ditch No 61 built?

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

What condition is I-555SB-02-LM16.51 over 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 November 2023.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.