US Bridges

Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.15 M W JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000019745

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolk Creek RD
CrossesBranch of Polk Creek
Location3.15 M W JCT SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates34.43017, -93.71758
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic364 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Polk Creek RD over Branch of Polk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.