US Bridges

CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Independence County, Arkansas · .3 MI E SH 167 · Structure no. 000000000020065

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 44 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 6 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 235/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesPfeiffer Creek
Location.3 MI E SH 167
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8126, -91.59445
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2018)
Projected traffic213 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer 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 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 235/INDEPEN Co. over Pfeiffer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.