US Bridges

West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI East SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000020508

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek 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.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Rd. Izard Co.
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI East SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.95722, -91.85083
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic259 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek built?

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

What condition is West Rd. Izard Co. over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek carry?

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

How long is West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Rd. Izard Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.