SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile Creek
FairIndependence County, Arkansas · 3.22 MI W JCT US 167 & 87 · Structure no. 0000000000M1597
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 87/INDEPEN Co. over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.