US Bridges

CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · .50 M E SH 233 · Structure no. 000000000014044

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2007. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR86/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesPfeiffer Creek
Location.50 M E SH 233
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78329, -91.61927
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic77 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer 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 CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR86/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.