US Bridges

CR 36 Izard County over Bear Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 4.72 MI N SH 56 · Structure no. 000000000018027

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 Izard County over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 36 Izard County over Bear Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 36 Izard County
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.72 MI N SH 56
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.1892, -92.00864
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 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 traffic751 (2018)
Projected traffic182 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$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36 Izard County over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 Izard County over Bear 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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is CR 36 Izard County over Bear Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 Izard County over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.