US Bridges

Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.2 Mile N E JCT SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000021338

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence/Cr 79
CrossesCuria Creek
Location3.2 Mile N E JCT SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82916, -91.29942
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2007
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence/Cr 79 over Curia 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Independence/Cr 79 over Curia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.