SH 56 Izard County over Creek
PoorIzard County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT SH 289 & 56 · Structure no. 0000000000M1025
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,867
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 Izard County over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 56 Izard County over Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 Izard County over Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 56 Izard County over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 56 Izard County over Creek carry?
About 1,867 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 Izard County over Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 Izard County over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.