US Bridges

I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI SE SH 104-WHITEHAL · Structure no. 0000000000X0319

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,601 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-530 Ml Lm 30.49
CrossesArnold Creek
Location0.6 MI SE SH 104-WHITEHAL
RouteInterstate 530
Coordinates34.30155, -92.13342
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,601 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek built?

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

What condition is I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-530 Ml Lm 30.49 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.