US Bridges

White Town RD over Polk Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI NW of JCT SH 88 · Structure no. 000000000020433

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Town RD over Polk Creek is a concrete slab carrying White Town RD over 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Town RD
CrossesPolk Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of JCT SH 88
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.63381, -93.7571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2018)
Projected traffic83 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 White Town RD over Polk Creek built?

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

What condition is White Town RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does White Town RD over Polk Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Town RD over Polk Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns White Town RD over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.