US Bridges

I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · SH 5 & 35 Interchange · Structure no. 0000000000X0209

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,308
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-30/ HWY 35 Ramp
CrossesMcneil Creek
LocationSH 5 & 35 Interchange
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.57165, -92.59126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,308 (2011)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek carry?

About 7,308 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-30/ HWY 35 Ramp over Mcneil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.