US Bridges

I-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek

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Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E of HWY 111 · Structure no. 0000000000C6357

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,941
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,941 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-30 EB Frontage
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.8 MI E of HWY 111
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64918, -92.41718
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,941 (2018)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 EB Frontage over Otter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek carry?

About 3,941 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 EB Frontage over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.