State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co.
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 9.37 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000006288
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 346 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2028. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co. built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co. 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 2025.
How much traffic does State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co. carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co.?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 246 over Cossatot River Polk Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.