US Bridges

CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.10 Miles South SH 56 · Structure no. 000000000021339

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek is a steel other carrying CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 21 Izard County
CrossesBailey Creek
Location2.10 Miles South SH 56
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11834, -92.05586
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (2.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.