US Bridges

I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S JCT I 30 · Structure no. 0000000000B3329

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,979 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 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 2.85
CrossesSH 338-SEC 2
Location2.5 MI S JCT I 30
RouteInterstate 530
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67274, -92.2657
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2018)
Projected traffic23,979 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 530 NB Log 2.85 over SH 338-SEC 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.