US Bridges

CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 5 MI West US 167 · Structure no. 000000000004596

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR90/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location5 MI West US 167
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90378, -91.63531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR90/INDEPEND. Co. over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.