US Bridges

Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.9MI No SH 87 · Structure no. 000000000004378

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence/Cr 9
CrossesSalado Creek
Location2.9MI No SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.60829, -91.70712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic305 by 2007
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence/Cr 9 over Salado 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Independence/Cr 9 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.