US Bridges

County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · .25 MI N SH 246 · Structure no. 000000000016133

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27-D
CrossesJoshling Creek-Polk Co.
Location.25 MI N SH 246
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49418, -94.38779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic72 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27-D over Joshling 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27-D over Joshling Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.