US Bridges

CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 2 MI No CO RD 72 · Structure no. 000000000018999

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief is a steel culvert carrying CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 73 Izard County
CrossesPiney Fork Relief
Location2 MI No CO RD 72
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates36.06044, -91.7094
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 73 Izard County over Piney Fork Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.