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County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.16 MI N SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000004592

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
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 1991, so it is 34 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2009. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesBig Fork Creek - Polk CO
Location0.16 MI N SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49434, -93.9718
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1991, making it 34 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek - Polk CO?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 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.