US Bridges

I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W SH 365-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 0000000000A5501

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2028. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-530 SB Lm 31.85
CrossesSH 256 - Jefferson CO
Location1.4 MI W SH 365-WHITEHALL
RouteInterstate 530
Coordinates34.2866, -92.1193
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-530 SB Lm 31.85 over SH 256 - Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.