US Bridges

CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI W SH 122 · Structure no. 000000000020917

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR70/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesBaker Branch
Location1.9 MI W SH 122
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79453, -91.3977
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch 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 CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Baker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.