US Bridges

I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI NE JCT US 278/I-30 · Structure no. 0000000000A5052

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,494
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38 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 15,494 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,102 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI30WB LN30.89 Hemp
CrossesSH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38
Location1.1 MI NE JCT US 278/I-30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.69089, -93.59873
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,494 (2018)
Projected traffic13,102 by 2028
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38 built?

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

What condition is I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38 carry?

About 15,494 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I30WB LN30.89 Hemp over SH 29-SEC 4 L.M. 0.38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.