US Bridges

CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI E JCT SH 233 & 69 · Structure no. 0000000000M1277

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2012. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 223/INDEPEND.CO
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH 233 & 69
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.76742, -91.55456
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2018)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2012
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223/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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223/INDEPEND.CO over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.