Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek
PoorPosted for loadIndependence County, Arkansas · 6.35 M S SH 157 · Structure no. 000000000018012
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Independence CR 53 over Bailey 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Independence CR 53 over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.