US Bridges

Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.20 M NE SH 233 · Structure no. 000000000014035

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2007. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence/Cr 79
CrossesDota Creek
Location2.20 M NE SH 233
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78132, -91.41855
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Independence/Cr 79 over Dota 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Independence/Cr 79 over Dota Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.