US Bridges

I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · E SH 463 & CO RD 266 · Structure no. 0000000000B6043

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2028. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-555-02NB-LM22.96
CrossesCR 266-C- Ditch 23
LocationE SH 463 & CO RD 266
RouteInterstate 555
Coordinates35.62021, -90.49647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-555-02NB-LM22.96 over CR 266-C- Ditch 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.