SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadIndependence County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI N JCT SH 69 & 233 · Structure no. 0000000000M2483
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.