US Bridges

I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2 M S SH 5 · Structure no. 0000000000A5307

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 39,104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,533 by 2028. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-430 NB Log 0.88
CrossesFourche Creek
Location.2 M S SH 5
RouteInterstate 430
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67402, -92.40717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,104 (2018)
Projected traffic39,533 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche 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-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek carry?

About 39,104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-430 NB Log 0.88 over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.