US Bridges

CR 3 Izard County over W Rocky Bayou

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 3.52 MI South SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000020609

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 Izard County over W Rocky Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 3 Izard County over W 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 5 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3 Izard County
CrossesW Rocky Bayou
Location3.52 MI South SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.00431, -91.90676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 Izard County over W Rocky Bayou built?

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

What condition is CR 3 Izard County over W 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3 Izard County over W Rocky Bayou carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 Izard County over W Rocky Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 Izard County over W Rocky Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.