US Bridges

CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .6 M SE HWY 69 · Structure no. 000000000014025

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR72/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesSulpher Springs Creek
Location.6 M SE HWY 69
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74931, -91.49045
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs 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 CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR72/INDEPEND. Co. over Sulpher Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.