US Bridges

CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.53 MI S Indp/Sharp Coln · Structure no. 000000000020585

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek is a steel other carrying CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2006. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 66/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesCuria Creek
Location0.53 MI S Indp/Sharp Coln
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88614, -91.45353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2006
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 CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 66/INDEPEN Co. over Curia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.