US Bridges

SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI SE JCT SH 25 · Structure no. 0000000000M4075

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2028. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 230/INDEPEND CO
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
Location1.8 MI SE JCT SH 25
RouteState Highway 230
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71072, -91.71936
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2018)
Projected traffic436 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 230/INDEPEND CO over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.