US Bridges

I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · .88MI.SW Jct. SH 53 · Structure no. 0000000000A6876

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 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-30SEC4WBLM61.96
CrossesS Fork Terre Noir Creek
Location.88MI.SW Jct. SH 53
RouteInterstate 30
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98727, -93.19359
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30SEC4WBLM61.96 over S Fork Terre Noir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.