US Bridges

I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch

Good

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1 MI N of SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000X0842

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-555-02- Lm 29.48
CrossesDitch
Location1 MI N of SH 69
RouteInterstate 555
Coordinates35.69267, -90.55294
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns I-555-02- Lm 29.48 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.