US Bridges

CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter Creek

Poor

Independence County, Arkansas · .25 M W SH 122 · Structure no. 000000000021771

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR70/INDEPEND. Co.
CrossesCarter Creek
Location.25 M W SH 122
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.794, -91.367
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (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 CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter Creek built?

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

What condition is CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR70/INDEPEND. Co. over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.