US Bridges

CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch

PoorPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI So SH 157 · Structure no. 000000000020923

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch is a steel other carrying CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesShoat Branch
Location1.3 MI So SH 157
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.55255, -91.59936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 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 (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2018)
Projected traffic127 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 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch?

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 CR 18/INDEPEN Co. over Shoat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.