US Bridges

I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 2.75 MI NW Hempstead CO L · Structure no. 000000000003855

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 FRNT.RD.13.81
CrossesGillespie Ditch
Location2.75 MI NW Hempstead CO L
RouteInterstate 30
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57293, -93.8481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 FRNT.RD.13.81 over Gillespie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.