US Bridges

State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.77 MI W Mena City Limit · Structure no. 000000000006092

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 375
CrossesRock Creek Polk County
Location2.77 MI W Mena City Limit
RouteState Highway 375
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57472, -94.30883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 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 traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic548 by 2028
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

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 State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County built?

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

What condition is State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 375 over Rock Creek Polk County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.