US Bridges

Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.09 MI W US 167 · Structure no. 000000000020476

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek is a steel other carrying Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence/Cr 11
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location2.09 MI W US 167
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54752, -91.66309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2018)
Projected traffic283 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Independence/Cr 11 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.