US Bridges

I-30 W.B. Service over Otter Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.67 M. East SH 111 · Structure no. 0000000000D6357

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 W.B. Service over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 W.B. Service over Otter Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 5,985 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 W.B. Service
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.67 M. East SH 111
RouteState Highway 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64968, -92.41758
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,985 (2018)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 W.B. Service over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 W.B. Service 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 W.B. Service over Otter Creek carry?

About 5,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 W.B. Service over Otter Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 W.B. Service over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.