US Bridges

SH 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI W US 167 & SH 87 · Structure no. 0000000000M1595

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,904 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87/INDEPEND Co.
CrossesCreek
Location0.56 MI W US 167 & SH 87
RouteState Highway 87
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.55783, -91.63631
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,904 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87/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 SH 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87/INDEPEND Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.