US Bridges

CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 3 MI W of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000014069

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2007. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 15 Izard County
CrossesBig Hurricane Creek
Location3 MI W of SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates36.07552, -91.95618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 Izard County over Big Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.