US Bridges

CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · JCT I-30 & Co.Rd. 73 · Structure no. 000000000003690

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
418
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77 in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 73/N. Gum Sprgs
CrossesI-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77
LocationJCT I-30 & Co.Rd. 73
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.09265, -93.10851
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (1987)
Projected traffic111 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77 carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73/N. Gum Sprgs over I-30 Sec 14 Log 70.77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.