US Bridges

CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek

Poor

Independence County, Arkansas · 4.95 MI N/W US 167 · Structure no. 000000000021767

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR87/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesCave Creek
Location4.95 MI N/W US 167
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84569, -91.62917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic5 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 CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR87/INDEPEND. Co. over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.