US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.5 Mile NW JCT SH 122 · Structure no. 000000000006771

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
908 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,809 by 2028. The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 69/INDEPEND Co.
CrossesRR Track
Location1.5 Mile NW JCT SH 122
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.69914, -91.45534
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length908 ft (276.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,809 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track?

The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over RR Track?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.