US Bridges

SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI N JCT S.H. 56 · Structure no. 000000000006226

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2028. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 289 Izard Co.
CrossesStrawberry River
Location1.8 MI N JCT S.H. 56
RouteState Highway 289
Coordinates36.19999, -91.76006
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 Izard Co. over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.