US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.0 West of Sulphur Rock · Structure no. 000000000005858

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,733 by 2028. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 69/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesMo. & No. Ar. RR
Location2.0 West of Sulphur Rock
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.76022, -91.53586
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,733 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Mo. & No. Ar. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.