US Bridges

CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek

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Independence County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E US 167 · Structure no. 000000000018710

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR51/INDEPEN. Co.
CrossesCuria Creek
Location1.5 MI E US 167
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9165, -91.52444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia 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 CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR51/INDEPEN. Co. over Curia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.