US Bridges

I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek

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Saline County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI SW SH 5 @ Benton · Structure no. 0000000000B7424

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
416 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,800 by 2043. The structure is 416 ft (126.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30
CrossesCR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek
Location5.9 MI SW SH 5 @ Benton
RouteInterstate 30
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53304, -92.6769
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length416 ft (126.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,800 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek?

The structure is 416 ft (126.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 over CR32;US70 EB & Wb;creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.