US Bridges

SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.00 MI E JCT of 167 · Structure no. 000000000001953

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
427 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,393 by 2028. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 233 Ind. County
CrossesMo & N Ar RR & Miller CR
Location1.00 MI E JCT of 167
RouteState Highway 233
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78098, -91.62593
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,393 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 233 Ind. County over Mo & N Ar RR & Miller CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.