US Bridges

SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd.

PoorPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · .04 MI E JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000002100

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,101
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd. in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2028. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56 Izard County
CrossesCalico Cr; Randhill Rd.
Location.04 MI E JCT SH 5
RouteState Highway 56
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11901, -92.14231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,101 (2018)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$609,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd. carry?

About 4,101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd.?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.