US Bridges

CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 0.29 NE of Hempstead CO · Structure no. 000000000005059

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45 in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1-E- 1.48
CrossesI 30-SEC 13-40.45
Location0.29 NE of Hempstead CO
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77734, -93.46953
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1-E- 1.48 over I 30-SEC 13-40.45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.