US Bridges

CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch

Poor

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.08 E SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000018381

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6 Izard County
CrossesBailey Brooks Branch
Location1.08 E SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96083, -91.85583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.