US Bridges

CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · .3 MI S SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000014019

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesWatson Creek
Location.3 MI S SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79267, -91.53094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65/INDEPEN Co. over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.