I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek
FairHempstead County, Arkansas · 8.43 Mi. E.Of S.H.278 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000A5056
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek is a concrete slab carrying I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,726 by 2028. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 30 WB LNS-38.42 over Caruse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.