County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Arkansas · 4.2 M W of US 71 & RD 17 · Structure no. 000000000016125
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 80 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is County Road 17 over Indian 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over Indian Creek-Polk County?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.