US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.8 Mi. E Jct. SH 122&69 · Structure no. 000000000006839

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,828 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69/INDEPEND Co.
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E Jct. SH 122&69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.6804, -91.43001
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2018)
Projected traffic3,828 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEND Co. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.