US Bridges

I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S Pulaskico-Hensly · Structure no. 0000000000B5622

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,074 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-530 NB Lm 16.57
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.3 MI S Pulaskico-Hensly
RouteInterstate 530
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.48914, -92.20842
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to 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
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic12,074 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-530 NB Lm 16.57 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.