US Bridges

I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.22 MI SW of SH 353 · Structure no. 0000000000B3994

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,910 by 2027. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 E.B.-12-24.04
CrossesWater Creek
Location1.22 MI SW of SH 353
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates33.63972, -93.69922
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,910 by 2027
Trucks1%
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.-12-24.04 over Water Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 E.B.-12-24.04 over Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.