I-30 EB log 93.51
Carrying I-30 EB log 93.51 over CREEK
4.45 MI SW OF US 270, Hot Spring, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-30 EB log 93.51
The I-30 EB log 93.51 bridge in Hot Spring, Arkansas carries I-30 EB log 93.51 over CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 63.1 meters (207 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-30 EB log 93.51 compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 63.1 m (207 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000B5027
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
I-30 EB log 93.51 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-30 EB log 93.51 against other structures in Hot Spring and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-30 EB log 93.51?
I-30 EB log 93.51 in Hot Spring, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-30 EB log 93.51 inspected?
I-30 EB log 93.51's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-30 EB log 93.51 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-30 EB log 93.51?
I-30 EB log 93.51 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-30 EB log 93.51?
I-30 EB log 93.51 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-30 EB log 93.51 and does age affect safety?
I-30 EB log 93.51 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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