US Bridges

CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.05 MI NW US 167 · Structure no. 000000000014053

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR91/INDEPEN. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR91/INDEPEN. Co.
CrossesCave Creek
Location3.05 MI NW US 167
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates35.84733, -91.62397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek built?

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

What condition is CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.