US Bridges

I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S of SH10 · Structure no. 0000000000B5318

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,458
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 41,458 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,791 by 2028. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 430 Log 8.54 SB
CrossesPleasant Valley DR
Location0.5 MI S of SH10
RouteInterstate 430
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78088, -92.39092
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,458 (2018)
Projected traffic53,791 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR carry?

About 41,458 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 430 Log 8.54 SB over Pleasant Valley DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.