US Bridges

SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 5.5 MI SW SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000006002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 157/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location5.5 MI SW SH 14
RouteState Highway 157
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.58401, -91.53219
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2018)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.