US Bridges

I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1MI S of Woodson · Structure no. 0000000000A3324

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,721 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-530 SB Log 13.17
CrossesClear Creek
Location1MI S of Woodson
RouteInterstate 530
Coordinates34.53094, -92.23851
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,721 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-530 SB Log 13.17 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.