US Bridges

SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI S JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000M3999

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 157/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesFife Slough
Location0.9 MI S JCT SH 14
RouteState Highway 157
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.61706, -91.48113
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2018)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 157/INDEPEN Co. over Fife Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.