US Bridges

I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.31 MI S of Saline CO · Structure no. 0000000000B3431

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,053 by 2028. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 30-SEC 21 EB
CrossesCR 70 Stringtown RD
Location1.31 MI S of Saline CO
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46045, -92.75209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,053 by 2028
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD 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-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 30-SEC 21 EB over CR 70 Stringtown RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.