US Bridges

SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.43 MI W JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000006180

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2028. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 106/INDEPEND.CO
CrossesSpring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR
Location2.43 MI W JCT SH 69
RouteState Highway 106
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77471, -91.70056
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 106/INDEPEND.CO over Spring Creek/Mo.&n.Ar RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.