US Bridges

CR 61 Izard County over Branch

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.45 MI S SH 56 at Myron · Structure no. 000000000018042

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 Izard County over Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 61 Izard County over Branch 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 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
CrossesBranch
Location1.45 MI S SH 56 at Myron
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16229, -91.70966
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 Izard County over Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 61 Izard County over Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 61 Izard County over Branch carry?

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

How long is CR 61 Izard County over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 Izard County over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.