US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 2.00 MI NE of Hatfield · Structure no. 000000000001918
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,475 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 - Polk CO over Two Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.