US Bridges

CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI W SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000019908

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7 Izard County
CrossesEast Rocky Bayou
Location1.25 MI W SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01223, -91.86804
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou 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 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 Izard County over East Rocky Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.