US Bridges

I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N Exit 24-JEFFERSN · Structure no. 0000000000X0326

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson Creek 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,801 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-530 Ml Lm 23.27
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.5 MI N Exit 24-JEFFERSN
RouteInterstate 530
Coordinates34.39431, -92.18368
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,801 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23.27 over Simpson Creek built?

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

What condition is I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-530 Ml Lm 23.27 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.