US Bridges

Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E JCT SH 289N · Structure no. 000000000007437

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAr HWY 56
CrossesStrawberry River
Location1.4 MI E JCT SH 289N
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates36.17804, -91.73953
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 56 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 56 over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.