US Bridges

CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.05 MI W SH 106 · Structure no. 000000000020287

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR13/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesArnold Branch
Location3.05 MI W SH 106
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81783, -91.82156
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2018)
Projected traffic41 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch built?

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

What condition is CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch 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 CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch?

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 CR13/INDEPEND. Co. over Arnold Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.