US Bridges

I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.51 MI S of I-30 · Structure no. 0000000000B2623

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
867 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,220 by 2028. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 530 NB Log 0.51
CrossesFourche Cr. & 3M RR
Location0.51 MI S of I-30
RouteInterstate 530
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70602, -92.27009
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length867 ft (264.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2018)
Projected traffic27,220 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR?

The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 530 NB Log 0.51 over Fourche Cr. & 3M RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.