US Bridges

CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 4.44 W SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000014022

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2007. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 67/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesEast Lafferty Creek
Location4.44 W SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates35.86574, -91.82055
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67/INDEPEN Co. over East Lafferty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.