US Bridges

I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 4.35 MI NE of SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000B5118

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,327 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 E.B.L-50.49
CrossesWilson Creek
Location4.35 MI NE of SH 9
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates33.87278, -93.33787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is I-30 E.B.L-50.49 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 E.B.L-50.49 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.