US Bridges

CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 6.25 Miles So SH 157 · Structure no. 000000000023698

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2007. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18 / Independ.
CrossesPiney Creek
Location6.25 Miles So SH 157
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5444, -91.56475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 / Independ. over Piney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 / Independ. over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.