US Bridges

I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI So Clark CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B5020

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,327 by 2028. The structure is 210 ft (64 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 EB-13-52.27
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.8 MI So Clark CO Line
RouteInterstate 30
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.89004, -93.31488
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic16,327 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$442,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 EB-13-52.27 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.