US Bridges

I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.6MI E of I 430 · Structure no. 0000000000B5582

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 48 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2034. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-630 EB Log 5.80
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.6MI E of I 430
RouteInterstate 630
Coordinates34.74659, -92.36416
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2018)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-630 EB Log 5.80 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.