US Bridges

I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3.77 Mi. East of Hope · Structure no. 0000000000B5054

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,726 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 EB LNS-34.77
CrossesTerre Rouge Creek
Location3.77 Mi. East of Hope
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates33.72518, -93.54569
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,726 by 2028
Trucks50%
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 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 EB LNS-34.77 over Terre Rouge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.