US Bridges

I 30 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.02 Mi. S.W. of S.H. 278 · Structure no. 0000000000X0030

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 30 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,910 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 30 W.B.L - 27.97
CrossesCreek
Location2.02 Mi. S.W. of S.H. 278
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.66365, -93.63746
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek built?

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

What condition is I 30 W.B.L - 27.97 over 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 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek carry?

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

How long is I 30 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 30 W.B.L - 27.97 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.