US Bridges

CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI SW JCT SH 106 · Structure no. 000000000018712

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR40/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesBetsy Gill Creek
Location2.1 MI SW JCT SH 106
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76406, -91.8105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic67 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill Creek built?

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

What condition is CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill 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 CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR40/INDEPEND. Co. over Betsy Gill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.