US Bridges

I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 5.64 MI E Texas ST Line · Structure no. 0000000000B3570

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,128
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 16,128 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,600 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30- 11- 5.64 EB
CrossesPaups Bayou
Location5.64 MI E Texas ST Line
RouteInterstate 30
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.5014, -93.95666
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,128 (2016)
Projected traffic41,600 by 2038
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou carry?

About 16,128 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30- 11- 5.64 EB over Paups Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.