US Bridges

I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI SW SH 332 · Structure no. 0000000000X0197

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-30 FRTG.RD.42.45
CrossesSteel Creek
Location0.1 MI SW SH 332
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates33.79585, -93.44093
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-30 FRTG.RD.42.45 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.