US Bridges

I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI N US 79-PINE Bluff · Structure no. 0000000000A6260

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
612 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,602
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 11,602 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,201 by 2028. The structure is 612 ft (186.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-530 NB Lm 38.30
CrossesShannon/Petty-Bayou BART
Location1.2 MI N US 79-PINE Bluff
RouteInterstate 530
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.20624, -92.07181
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,602 (2018)
Projected traffic15,201 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART carry?

About 11,602 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART?

The structure is 612 ft (186.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-530 NB Lm 38.30 over Shannon/Petty-Bayou BART?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.