US Bridges

I 30 EB LNS-13.81 over Gillespie Ditch

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · 3.08 MI SW Hempstead Coln · Structure no. 0000000000B3797

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30 EB LNS-13.81 over Gillespie Ditch is a concrete slab carrying I 30 EB LNS-13.81 over Gillespie Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,600 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 30 EB LNS-13.81
CrossesGillespie Ditch
Location3.08 MI SW Hempstead Coln
RouteInterstate 30
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57303, -93.8484
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic41,600 by 2038
Trucks47%
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 EB LNS-13.81 over Gillespie Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 30 EB LNS-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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I 30 EB LNS-13.81 over Gillespie Ditch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I 30 EB LNS-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 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 30 EB LNS-13.81 over Gillespie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.