US Bridges

SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.48 MI W of JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000A2309

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56 Izard County
CrossesBibbs Branch
Location1.48 MI W of JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 56
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13854, -91.9506
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 56 Izard County over Bibbs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.