US Bridges

I-30 Frontage Road over Garland Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W. JCT SH 299 & 30 · Structure no. 0000000000X0035

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Frontage Road over Garland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-30 Frontage Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-30 Frontage Road
CrossesGarland Creek
Location0.2 MI W. JCT SH 299 & 30
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates33.73583, -93.52677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 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 traffic28 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Frontage Road over Garland Creek built?

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

What condition is I-30 Frontage Road over Garland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 Frontage Road over Garland Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Frontage Road 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 Frontage Road over Garland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.