US Bridges

CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.80 M E SH 8 & CO RD 54 · Structure no. 000000000004323

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 54 Zone B
CrossesPrairie Creek Polk Co.
Location1.80 M E SH 8 & CO RD 54
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57069, -94.18802
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2018)
Projected traffic107 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 CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 54 Zone B over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.