US Bridges

I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · .17 MI SW JCT SH 29 · Structure no. 0000000000A5051

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,102 by 2028. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 30 W.B LN-30.72
CrossesUnion Pacific R/R
Location.17 MI SW JCT SH 29
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.68924, -93.60094
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,102 by 2028
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R built?

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

What condition is I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R 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 2025.

How much traffic does I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 30 W.B LN-30.72 over Union Pacific R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.