US Bridges

Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 6 M W JCT SH 27 at Norman · Structure no. 000000000019823

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk Creek Rd.- E
CrossesBranch of Polk Creek
Location6 M W JCT SH 27 at Norman
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42713, -93.76388
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2018)
Projected traffic144 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk Creek Rd.- E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Polk Creek Rd.- E over Branch of Polk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.