US Bridges

CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 4.44 MI W US 167 · Structure no. 000000000014046

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesCave Creek
Location4.44 MI W US 167
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83869, -91.64069
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave 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 CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.