US Bridges

I-30 EB LNS-38.44 over Caruse Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 8.45 Mi. E of S.H.278 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000B5056

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 EB LNS-38.44 over Caruse Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 EB LNS-38.44 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).

Location

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CarriesI-30 EB LNS-38.44
CrossesCaruse Creek
Location8.45 Mi. E of S.H.278 JCT
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.75758, -93.49538
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,726 by 2028
Trucks48%
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-38.44 over Caruse Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 EB LNS-38.44 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 EB LNS-38.44 over Caruse Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB LNS-38.44 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 EB LNS-38.44 over Caruse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.