US Bridges

SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E JCT SH 233&69 · Structure no. 0000000000X0949

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,905
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 1995, so it is 30 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 5,905 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,885 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI E JCT SH 233&69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74701, -91.50549
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,905 (2018)
Projected traffic4,885 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1995, making it 30 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 April 2023.

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

About 5,905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 69/INDEPEND. CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.