US Bridges

CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 5.12 M W SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000004256

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2007. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR67/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesWest Lafferty Creek
Location5.12 M W SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.86833, -91.83083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR67/INDEPEND. Co. over West Lafferty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.