US Bridges

CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.31 MI W SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000018010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.31 MI W SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70465, -91.50462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic383 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 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/INDEPEN Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.