US Bridges

SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI E SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000M2485

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs is a concrete slab carrying SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 62 ft (19 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 233/INDEPEND CO
CrossesSulphur Springs
Location0.7 MI E SH 69
RouteState Highway 233
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75152, -91.48884
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs carry?

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

How long is SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 233/INDEPEND CO over Sulphur Springs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.