US Bridges

I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R.

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Biddle S .6 M S 365 · Structure no. 0000000000A3335

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,068 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R. in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,800 by 2044. The structure is 1,068 ft (325.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 30-WB Log 138.29
CrossesFrontage RD & U.P.R.R.
LocationBiddle S .6 M S 365
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.71541, -92.26977
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,068 ft (325.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2024)
Projected traffic58,800 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R. carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R.?

The structure is 1,068 ft (325.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 30-WB Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.P.R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.