US Bridges

SH 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek

Good

Independence County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI.S.SH.106 Lm 11.37 · Structure no. 0000000000X1064

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SH 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 106/INDEPEN. CO
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI.S.SH.106 Lm 11.37
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates35.83737, -91.75399
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 106/INDEPEN. 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 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SH 106/INDEPEN. CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.