US Bridges

I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E Miller CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0028

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,670 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30-SEC.12- 17.39
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 MI E Miller CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60806, -93.80583
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,670 by 2035
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-30-SEC.12- 17.39 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.