SH 56 Izard County over Hars Creek
PoorIzard County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI W JCT US 167 & 56 · Structure no. 0000000000M1027
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,228
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 Izard County over Hars Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 56 Izard County over Hars Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Hars Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 56 Izard County over Hars 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 56 Izard County over Hars Creek carry?
About 1,228 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 Izard County over Hars Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 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 Hars Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.