US Bridges

I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S EXIT27-GRAVELPIT · Structure no. 0000000000X1332

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,188
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch 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 8 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI-530 Ml Lm 26.41
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI S EXIT27-GRAVELPIT
RouteInterstate 530
Coordinates34.34377, -92.1711
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 structure6
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 26.41 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-530 Ml Lm 26.41 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.