CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek
PoorPosted for loadIndependence County, Arkansas · 1.03 MI N SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000014026
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 73/INDEPEN Co. over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.