US Bridges

County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.76 MI E Okla State Line · Structure no. 000000000016117

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesCross Creek - Polk Co.
Location2.76 MI E Okla State Line
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.2475, -94.4257
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating9 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is County Road 4 over Cross Creek - 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.