US Bridges

CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · .01 MI So SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000020265

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR59/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.01 MI So SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates35.83036, -91.73478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic111 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring 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 CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR59/INDEPEND. Co. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.