US Bridges

SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 4.4 MI S JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000M1756

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 106/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location4.4 MI S JCT SH 69
RouteState Highway 106
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81063, -91.77212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 106/INDEPEN Co. over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.