US Bridges

SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W SH 289 · Structure no. 0000000000M3615

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2028. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 354 Izard Co.
CrossesLittle Strawberry Creek
Location1.4 MI W SH 289
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates36.23397, -91.79042
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic714 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 354 Izard Co. over Little Strawberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.