US Bridges

I-30 EB Log 93.51 over Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 4.45 MI SW of US 270 · Structure no. 0000000000B5027

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 EB Log 93.51 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 EB Log 93.51 over Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,465 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 EB Log 93.51
CrossesCreek
Location4.45 MI SW of US 270
RouteInterstate 30
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35369, -92.88546
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2018)
Projected traffic17,465 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB Log 93.51 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 EB Log 93.51 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 EB Log 93.51 over Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB Log 93.51 over Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 EB Log 93.51 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.