US Bridges

CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .5 M E of US 167 · Structure no. 000000000018024

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR87/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesPfeifer Creek
Location.5 M E of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82394, -91.58539
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic566 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer 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 January 2025.

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

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

How long is CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Pfeifer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.