US Bridges

SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI S US 270-PRATTSVIL · Structure no. 0000000000M3567

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 291-01 Lm 3.61
CrossesPolk Creek
Location2.2 MI S US 270-PRATTSVIL
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates34.27946, -92.54797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic369 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk 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 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 291-01 Lm 3.61 over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.