US Bridges

CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 2 MI E Sandtown · Structure no. 000000000021246

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR91/INDEPEN. Co.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2 MI E Sandtown
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88098, -91.63358
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1987)
Projected traffic25 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek 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 CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR91/INDEPEN. Co. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.