US Bridges

SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI E JCT SH 69 & 233 · Structure no. 0000000000M2484

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesSH 233/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location3.1 MI E JCT SH 69 & 233
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates35.75638, -91.44942
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2018)
Projected traffic818 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.