US Bridges

I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.2 Mi. W JCT SH 299 & 30 · Structure no. 0000000000X0033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek 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 5 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,452 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 Sec. 12-36.09
CrossesGarland Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W JCT SH 299 & 30
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.73542, -93.52631
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,452 by 2028
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek built?

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

What condition is I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-30 Sec. 12-36.09 over Garland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.