US Bridges

Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI W SH 365-JEFFERSN · Structure no. 000000000005646

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2007. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGravel Pit Rd-Cr 4
CrossesI-530 Main Lanes
Location1.75 MI W SH 365-JEFFERSN
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates34.34652, -92.17122
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic593 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Pit Rd-Cr 4 over I-530 Main Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.