US Bridges

SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI W JCT US 167 · Structure no. 0000000000M0385

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 230/INDEPEND CO
CrossesInman Creek
Location3.0 MI W JCT US 167
RouteState Highway 230
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.69369, -91.67752
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic832 by 2028
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

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 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman 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 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Inman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.