US Bridges

CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.10 M S of CO RD 6&19 · Structure no. 000000000021250

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR19/INDEPEN. Co.
CrossesPowers Creek
Location0.10 M S of CO RD 6&19
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.64697, -91.64614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic123 (2018)
Projected traffic457 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 CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers Creek built?

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

What condition is CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers 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 CR19/INDEPEN. Co. over Powers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.