US Bridges

SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Dota Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 5.2 M NW SH 122 · Structure no. 0000000000M0595

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
198 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,414
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Dota Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Dota Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2028. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesDota Creek
Location5.2 M NW SH 122
RouteState Highway 25
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82536, -91.43473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2018)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25/INDEPEND. CO over Dota 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.