AR Hwy 56 over Strawberry River
Izard County, Arkansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- AR Hwy 56 over Strawberry River in Izard County, Arkansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 35 of the 105 inventoried bridges in Izard County rated good (33.3%); 19 (18.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 336 ft |
| Location | 1.4 Mi E Jct SH 289N |
| NBI structure number | 000000000007437 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Izard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek | 2001 | 6,400 | Fair |
| SH 56 Izard County over CALICO CR; Randhill Rd. | 1941 | 4,101 | Poor |
| SH 9 Izard County over Hurricane Creek | 1950 | 3,398 | Fair |
| SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek | 2011 | 3,100 | Good |
| SH 69 Izard County over Ditch | 1997 | 3,100 | Good |
| SH 9 Izard County over East Fork Knob CR. | 2010 | 3,100 | Fair |
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