US Bridges

I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI So I-30 & 270 · Structure no. 0000000000A3424

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
712 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,993 by 2028. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 WB Log 97.06
CrossesOuachita Rvr& Riverview
Location1.0 MI So I-30 & 270
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.38947, -92.84078
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,993 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview carry?

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

How long is I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 WB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr& Riverview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.