US Bridges

CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.7MI So SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000018951

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 23/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesCreek
Location0.7MI So SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.65528, -91.535
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
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 geometry5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic127 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 CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over 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 CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23/INDEPEND. CO over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.