US Bridges

CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 0.76 E SH 56 · Structure no. 000000000018414

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR16 Izard County
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.76 E SH 56
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14182, -92.11077
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (1987)
Projected traffic112 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR16 Izard County over Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR16 Izard County over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.