US Bridges

SH 56 Izard County over Campbells Br

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.6 M W of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000002309

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 Izard County over Campbells Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 Izard County over Campbells Br 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56 Izard County
CrossesCampbells Br
Location1.6 M W of SH 9
RouteState Highway 56
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13885, -91.95254
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 56 Izard County over Campbells Br built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 56 Izard County over Campbells Br 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 56 Izard County over Campbells Br carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 Izard County over Campbells Br?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 Izard County over Campbells Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.