US Bridges

Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31

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Saline County, Arkansas · 1.63 M NE SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000006867

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,061 by 2020. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCongo Road
CrossesI-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31
Location1.63 M NE SH 35
RouteCity Street 12670
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58654, -92.56819
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,061 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31 built?

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

What condition is Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Congo Road over I-30 Sec 22 Log 118.31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.