US Bridges

CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 2 MI No SH 289 · Structure no. 000000000004576

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 71 Izard County
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2 MI No SH 289
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10559, -91.78331
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 71 Izard County 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 71 Izard County over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.