US Bridges

Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · .25 MI W JCT Vaughn Rd/Sr · Structure no. 000000000022393

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndependence CR 64
CrossesGibbs Creek
Location.25 MI W JCT Vaughn Rd/Sr
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates35.74631, -91.5128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2018)
Projected traffic260 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence CR 64 over Gibbs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Independence CR 64 over Gibbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.