US Bridges

CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI So of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000019900

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou is a steel other carrying CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR3 Izard County
CrossesW. Rocky Bayou
Location2.6 MI So of SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01376, -91.90683
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR3 Izard County over W. Rocky Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.