US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI S Izard CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0779

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69/INDEPEND.CO.
CrossesTurner Creek
Location3.4 MI S Izard CO Line
RouteState Highway 69
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8983, -91.75902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEND.CO. over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.