US Bridges

SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .1MI. E. Jct. SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000X1097

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,041
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,041 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,281 by 2027. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesRocky Creek
Location.1MI. E. Jct. SH 14
RouteState Highway 25
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71961, -91.74139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2018)
Projected traffic5,281 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 25/INDEPEN Co. over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.