US Bridges

I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4MI No of US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000M3035

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,885 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 EB to I-40WB
CrossesCreek
Location1.4MI No of US 70
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.77624, -92.2602
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2018)
Projected traffic38,885 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns I-30 EB to I-40WB over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.