US Bridges

SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .17 MI N JCT SH 69 & 233 · Structure no. 0000000000M3256

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,809 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 233/INDEPEND.
CrossesMiller Creek
Location.17 MI N JCT SH 69 & 233
RouteState Highway 233
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77096, -91.57161
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,809 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 233/INDEPEND. over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.