US Bridges

I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 5.47 M E of I-430 · Structure no. 0000000000B3498

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
880 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,585 by 2028. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-630 EB Log 2.10
CrossesRice Thayer RR Creek
Location5.47 M E of I-430
RouteInterstate 630
Coordinates34.74356, -92.29967
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2018)
Projected traffic72,585 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer RR Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.