US Bridges

CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.15 MI NE SH 233 · Structure no. 000000000014036

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR79/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesCreek
Location1.15 MI NE SH 233
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77203, -91.42827
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek carry?

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

How long is CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR79/INDEPEND. Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.