US Bridges

I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 2.56 MI W Clark CO L · Structure no. 000000000005119

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.56 MI W Clark CO L
RouteInterstate 30
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.87342, -93.33851
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 Ftg Rd. 50.51 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.