US Bridges

C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · JCT I-30 & CO.RD.248 · Structure no. 000000000005053

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21 in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2007. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R 248- B- 2.30
CrossesI 30-SEC 12- 32.21
LocationJCT I-30 & CO.RD.248
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.70267, -93.58138
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic47 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21 carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R 248- B- 2.30 over I 30-SEC 12- 32.21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.