US Bridges

CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek

Poor

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.61 So SH14 · Structure no. 000000000014001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23/INDEPEND Co.
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.61 So SH14
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64315, -91.54079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23/INDEPEND Co. over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.