US Bridges

CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · .8 MI No SH 87 · Structure no. 000000000020263

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 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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CarriesCR 3/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesWagon Wheel Creek
Location.8 MI No SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.59642, -91.75731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2018)
Projected traffic140 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 CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel 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 CR 3/INDEPEND. Co. over Wagon Wheel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.