US Bridges

SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.8 M N SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000M3612

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSH 233/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 M N SH 69
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates35.7403, -91.44222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over 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 June 2024.

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

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns SH 233/INDEPEN Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.