US Bridges

I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.97 MI NE of US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000B3866

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 E.B.L. 20.27
CrossesBridge Creek Relief
Location1.97 MI NE of US 67
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.62432, -93.76184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2035
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 E.B.L. 20.27 over Bridge Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.