US Bridges

Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 3.28 MI S Old Potter · Structure no. 000000000016144

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief is a steel truss - thru carrying Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 37 Polk CO
CrossesTwo Mile Creek Relief
Location3.28 MI S Old Potter
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates34.51479, -94.34705
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief 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 Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 37 Polk CO over Two Mile Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.