US Bridges

I 30 E&w B.-37.11 over Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI NE SH 299 · Structure no. 0000000000X0185

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30 E&w B.-37.11 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 30 E&w B.-37.11 over 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,452 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 30 E&w B.-37.11
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI NE SH 299
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.74537, -93.51278
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 E&w B.-37.11 over Creek built?

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

What condition is I 30 E&w B.-37.11 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 E&w B.-37.11 over Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 30 E&w B.-37.11 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I 30 E&w B.-37.11 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.