US Bridges

I-30EB S14 LM71.22 over Little Deciper

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI W JCT SH 51 & 8 · Structure no. 0000000000B3691

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30EB S14 LM71.22 over Little Deciper is a concrete slab carrying I-30EB S14 LM71.22 over Little Deciper in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,704 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 LM71.22
CrossesLittle Deciper
Location1.25 MI W JCT SH 51 & 8
RouteInterstate 30
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.09799, -93.10418
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2018)
Projected traffic18,704 by 2028
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 LM71.22 over Little Deciper built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-30EB S14 LM71.22 over Little Deciper 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 LM71.22 over Little Deciper carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-30EB S14 LM71.22 over Little Deciper?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30EB S14 LM71.22 over Little Deciper?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.