US Bridges

I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .53 MI E JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 0000000000B3689

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,482
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 14,482 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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-30EB S14 LM69.80
CrossesBig Deciper Creek
Location.53 MI E JCT SH 26
RouteInterstate 30
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.07987, -93.1159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,482 (2018)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2038
Trucks54%
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-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek carry?

About 14,482 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30EB S14 LM69.80 over Big Deciper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.