US Bridges

County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.00 MI SW JCT 37&38 · Structure no. 000000000004742

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesTwo Mile Creek Polk Co.
Location2.00 MI SW JCT 37&38
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53165, -94.38283
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic87 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 County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Two Mile 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Two Mile Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.