US Bridges

I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI SW JCT SH 338 · Structure no. 000000000005504

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,985 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 WB Frontage
CrossesI-430 Log 0.22
Location2.8 MI SW JCT SH 338
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.66436, -92.40407
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,985 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22 carry?

About 5,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 WB Frontage over I-430 Log 0.22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.