US Bridges

CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI N SH 56 (d) · Structure no. 000000000004842

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2021. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 36 Izard County
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.9 MI N SH 56 (d)
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates36.1785, -92.01074
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2021
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 Izard County over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 Izard County over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.