US Bridges

CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.66 M SW of End of SH106 · Structure no. 000000000014005

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR37/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesOneal Creek
Location3.66 M SW of End of SH106
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77533, -91.85625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR37/INDEPEND. Co. over Oneal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.