US Bridges

CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI NE SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000018021

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork 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 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR87/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location3.7 MI NE SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83372, -91.50408
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.