US Bridges

SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 7.34 MI E Cleburn CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A0352

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,545 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25/INDEPEND Co.
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
Location7.34 MI E Cleburn CO Line
RouteState Highway 25
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74124, -91.69557
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,545 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25/INDEPEND Co. over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.