US Bridges

I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · JCT I-30 & SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000A6515

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7 in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,894 by 2028. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30WB S-14LM 77.5
CrossesSH 7 Sec 7
LocationJCT I-30 & SH 7
RouteInterstate 30
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.18468, -93.07114
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,894 by 2028
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30WB S-14LM 77.5 over SH 7 Sec 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.