Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek
FairPosted for loadIzard County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI NW SH 9 @ Brandenb · Structure no. 000000000018034
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Boswell RD Izard over Wideman 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 Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Boswell RD Izard over Wideman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.