US Bridges

CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.35 MI NE SH 289 at Zion · Structure no. 000000000004470

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2007. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61 Izard County
CrossesPiney Fork
Location1.35 MI NE SH 289 at Zion
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.09264, -91.75421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic149 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 Izard County over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.