US Bridges

I-530 Ml Lm 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N SH 104-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 0000000000X0328

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,188
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 Ml Lm 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I-530 Ml Lm 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,801 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI-530 Ml Lm 28.24
CrossesSouth Fork Caney Bayou
Location1.0 MI N SH 104-WHITEHALL
RouteInterstate 530
Coordinates34.32704, -92.15598
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic19,188 (2015)
Projected traffic22,801 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-530 Ml Lm 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou 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 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou carry?

About 19,188 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-530 Ml Lm 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-530 Ml Lm 28.24 over South Fork Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.