US Bridges

County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI N of SH 8 on CR 67 · Structure no. 000000000004492

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2024. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesBig Fork Creek Polk Co.
Location1.8 MI N of SH 8 on CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51325, -93.98386
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2024
Trucks11%
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 County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.