FSR 73 over Polk Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI South of HWY 8 · Structure no. 080902000015319
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FSR 73 over Polk Creek is a concrete slab carrying FSR 73 over Polk Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FSR 73 over Polk Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FSR 73 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FSR 73 over Polk Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FSR 73 over Polk Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FSR 73 over Polk Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.