US Bridges

I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E JCT SH 111 · Structure no. 0000000000A6357

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,328 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 EB Log 128.02
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.8 MI E JCT SH 111
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64935, -92.41733
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2018)
Projected traffic58,328 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
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-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 EB Log 128.02 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.