US Bridges

CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.83 MI NW SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000014065

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 7 Izard County
CrossesHaley Creek
Location2.83 MI NW SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates36.02897, -91.8803
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 7 Izard County over Haley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 Izard County over Haley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.