US Bridges

SH 5 / Military RD over I-30

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.4 M. No Congo Rd. · Structure no. 000000000006826

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 / Military RD over I-30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5 / Military RD over I-30 in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,370 by 2021. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 / Military RD
CrossesI-30
Location1.4 M. No Congo Rd.
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59764, -92.55416
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,370 by 2021
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SH 5 / Military RD over I-30 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 / Military RD over I-30 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 5 / Military RD over I-30 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 / Military RD over I-30?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 / Military RD over I-30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.