US Bridges

Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI E SH 289 & 354 · Structure no. 000000000020570

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDay Rd. Izard Co.
CrossesBens Creek
Location3.4 MI E SH 289 & 354
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.24714, -91.7029
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2017)
Projected traffic208 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens Creek built?

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

What condition is Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens 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 December 2024.

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

About 820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Day Rd. Izard Co. over Bens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.