US Bridges

CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI No JCT SH 87 · Structure no. 000000000019841

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek is a steel other carrying CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesWagon Wheel Creek
Location1.4 MI No JCT SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5964, -91.72674
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic292 by 2007
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel 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 CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9/INDEPEN Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.