SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadIzard County, Arkansas · 2.8 M E of SH 223 · Structure no. 000000000002308
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.