US Bridges

Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 5.5 Mi. E. Jct. Sh. 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X1545

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSh. 69B Izard Co.
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 Mi. E. Jct. Sh. 9
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates36.04589, -91.81604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sh. 69B Izard Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.