US Bridges

Polk Creek RD over Sloan Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 2 MI W of Norman · Structure no. 000000000020737

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

About this bridge

Polk Creek RD over Sloan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Polk Creek RD over Sloan 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolk Creek RD
CrossesSloan Creek
Location2 MI W of Norman
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates34.43772, -93.70627
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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 Sloan Creek built?

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

What condition is Polk Creek RD over Sloan 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 Sloan Creek carry?

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

How long is Polk Creek RD over Sloan Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Polk Creek RD over Sloan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.