US Bridges

CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1MI S. Sh. 25 · Structure no. 000000000022840

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek is a steel other carrying CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 77 / Indep. Co.
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location1MI S. Sh. 25
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81544, -91.4404
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic84 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 CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 77 / Indep. Co. over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.