US Bridges

I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI N SH 70 · Structure no. 0000000000X0202

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, 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 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30 Frontage Road
CrossesDitch
Location1.4 MI N SH 70
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.77549, -92.25913
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2014)
Projected traffic170 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Frontage Road over Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 Frontage Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.