Independence CR 42 over Creek
PoorIndependence County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI N of SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000021585
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence CR 42 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Independence CR 42 over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2014. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence CR 42 over Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Independence CR 42 over Creek 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Independence CR 42 over Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Independence CR 42 over Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Independence CR 42 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.