Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief
FairIndependence County, Arkansas · 2 M SE of SH 157 · Structure no. 000000000004310
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief 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 2023.
How much traffic does Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Independence / CR over Departee Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.