US Bridges

CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek

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Independence County, Arkansas · .3 M S Wh 14 & 25 · Structure no. 000000000018015

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR9/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.3 M S Wh 14 & 25
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.73411, -91.64247
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic209 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo 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 CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR9/INDEPEND. Co. over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.