US Bridges

Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S. of Opal · Structure no. 000000000004872

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPolk County RD 67
CrossesBig Fork Creek
Location0.8 MI S. of Opal
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates34.53114, -93.98165
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Polk County RD 67 over Big Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.