US Bridges

CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.70 Mile South CO RD 20 · Structure no. 000000000021389

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch 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 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33/INDEPEND Co.
CrossesHall Branch Creek
Location0.70 Mile South CO RD 20
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56006, -91.45729
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic153 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33/INDEPEND Co. over Hall Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.