US Bridges

I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E of US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000A3173

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,199 by 2028. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI -30 WB 132.81
CrossesGeyer Springs Road
Location0.5 MI E of US 70
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.679, -92.34408
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic51,199 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I -30 WB 132.81 over Geyer Springs Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.