US Bridges

CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.25 So SH 87 @ Floral · Structure no. 000000000020286

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow 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 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.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesElbow Creek
Location2.25 So SH 87 @ Floral
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56331, -91.76095
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2018)
Projected traffic349 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 CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/INDEPEND. Co. over Elbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.