US Bridges

County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.58 W. Jct. 48 & 39 · Structure no. 000000000004388

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48 - D
CrossesMtn. Fork River Polk Co.
Location1.58 W. Jct. 48 & 39
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56132, -94.37453
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co. carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co.?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 - D over Mtn. Fork River Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.