US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.15 MI S Izard CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0780

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

About this bridge

SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 69/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesCreek
Location2.15 MI S Izard CO Line
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates35.91502, -91.75195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.