State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 1.21 MI W of Montgomery C · Structure no. 000000000002546
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 8 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.