US Bridges

SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI NW SH 223 · Structure no. 0000000000M3779

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 177 Izard Co.
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location2.9 MI NW SH 223
RouteState Highway 177
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18912, -92.14046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2018)
Projected traffic2,206 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin 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 177 Izard Co. over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.