SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough
GoodIndependence County, Arkansas · 6.6 MI E JCT SH 122 & 69 · Structure no. 000000000006838
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,727
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,036 by 2028. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough carry?
About 3,727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69/INDEPEN Co. over Creek / Long Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.