FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-555

Carrying I-555 over Rodgers Ditch

0.27 Mi S W of SH 91, Craighead, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-555

The I-555 bridge in Craighead, Arkansas carries I-555 over Rodgers Ditch. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How I-555 compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
169
Bridges in Craighead · 8 in Poor condition
I-555 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X1123

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-555 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 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?

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

How often is I-555 inspected?

I-555'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 21,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for I-555?

I-555 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-555?

I-555 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-555 and does age affect safety?

I-555 was built in 2004, making it 22 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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