US Bridges

SH 223 over Brushy Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI N JCT Ar HWY 56 · Structure no. 0000000000X1577

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 223 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 223 over Brushy Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 223
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.6 MI N JCT Ar HWY 56
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates36.18275, -92.10191
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 223 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 223 over Brushy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 223 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 223 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 223 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.