US Bridges

CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek

Poor

Independence County, Arkansas · .75MI No SH106 · Structure no. 000000000018008

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 71 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR36 / Indepen. CO
CrossesMill Creek
Location.75MI No SH106
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates35.79297, -91.72939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2018)
Projected traffic548 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR36 / Indepen. CO over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.