US Bridges

CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 7.55 MI NW SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000004107

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13 Izard Co.
CrossesPiney Creek
Location7.55 MI NW SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06273, -92.07653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 Izard Co. over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.