US Bridges

SH 25 Independ Co. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.4 M SW of SH 25 Spur · Structure no. 0000000000M0593

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 Independ Co. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 25 Independ Co. over 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25 Independ Co.
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 M SW of SH 25 Spur
RouteState Highway 25
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81474, -91.46596
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2018)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25 Independ Co. over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 25 Independ Co. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25 Independ Co. over Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 Independ Co. over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 Independ Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.