Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek
PoorIndependence County, Arkansas · 4.4 S SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000014000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Independence/Cr 20 over Departee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.