US Bridges

County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co.

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.08 MI E US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016115

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesCarter Creek-Polk Co.
Location2.08 MI E US 71
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.20669, -94.27989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic41 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Carter Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.