US Bridges

I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR

Poor

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI So of I-40(I-8) · Structure no. 0000000000E2768

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 119,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,200 by 2038. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 Log 141.70
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.1 MI So of I-40(I-8)
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.76352, -92.26204
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,000 (2018)
Projected traffic150,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 119,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.