US Bridges

Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 6.11 MI SW SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000004493

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLafferty RD Izard
CrossesW Lafferty Creek
Location6.11 MI SW SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates35.91363, -91.82677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lafferty RD Izard over W Lafferty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.