US Bridges

SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000006054

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork is a concrete slab carrying SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 84 - Polk Co.
CrossesEast Fork Rolling Fork
Location0.1 MI W JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates34.32943, -94.37386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork 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 SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 - Polk Co. over East Fork Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.