US Bridges

SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek

PoorPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.0 M W of SH 233 · Structure no. 0000000000M0591

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,733 by 2028. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.0 M W of SH 233
RouteState Highway 25
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.78755, -91.58636
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,733 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$787,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.