FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 555 SB, OFF RAMP

Carrying I 555 SB, OFF RAMP over CREEK

.03 MI W JCT SH 1B & I555, Craighead, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 555 SB, OFF RAMP

The I 555 SB, OFF RAMP bridge in Craighead, Arkansas carries I 555 SB, OFF RAMP over CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,213 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 555 SB, OFF RAMP compares

▼ 0.4
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Arkansas bridges
169
Bridges in Craighead · 8 in Poor condition
I 555 SB, OFF RAMP 24.5 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,213 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X0740

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 555 SB, OFF RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 555 SB, OFF RAMP against other structures in Craighead and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 555 SB, OFF RAMP?

I 555 SB, OFF RAMP in Craighead, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 555 SB, OFF RAMP inspected?

I 555 SB, OFF RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,213 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 555 SB, OFF RAMP is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 555 SB, OFF RAMP?

I 555 SB, OFF RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 555 SB, OFF RAMP?

I 555 SB, OFF RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 555 SB, OFF RAMP and does age affect safety?

I 555 SB, OFF RAMP was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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