US Bridges

County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.8 Mi. NE of US 88 · Structure no. 000000000004827

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2007. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 74
CrossesOuachita River Polk Co.
Location2.8 Mi. NE of US 88
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6068, -94.16835
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2018)
Projected traffic152 by 2007
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 74 over Ouachita 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co. carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co.?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 74 over Ouachita River Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.