US Bridges

SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S JCT SH 56 & 5 · Structure no. 000000000003922

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
813 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2028. The structure is 813 ft (247.8 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 5 Izard County
CrossesPeppersauce ST White Riv
Location0.2 MI S JCT SH 56 & 5
RouteState Highway 5
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11413, -92.14365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length813 ft (247.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2018)
Projected traffic1,816 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv?

The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 Izard County over Peppersauce ST White Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.