US Bridges

CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.65 MI S SH 56 · Structure no. 000000000018041

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR/61 Izard County
CrossesStrawberry River
Location1.65 MI S SH 56
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16071, -91.70665
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River built?

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

What condition is CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR/61 Izard County over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.