US Bridges

CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · .4 So of SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000004435

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2007. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR36/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.4 So of SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81161, -91.71747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2018)
Projected traffic532 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring 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 CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR36/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.