SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadIzard County, Arkansas · 5.9 MI E of Brockwell · Structure no. 0000000000M3313
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.