US Bridges

I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI NE JCT US 278/I-30 · Structure no. 0000000000B5052

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

I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37 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 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,300 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 30-EB LN-30.89
CrossesSH 29-SEC 4- 0.37
Location1.0 MI NE JCT US 278/I-30
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates33.6904, -93.5985
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,494 (2018)
Projected traffic41,300 by 2038
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37 built?

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

What condition is I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37 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 I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37 carry?

About 15,494 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 30-EB LN-30.89 over SH 29-SEC 4- 0.37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.