Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake
FairIndependence County, Arkansas · 3.1 M So of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000014004
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 76 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 31 over Meadow Lake built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Independence CR 31 over Meadow Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.