US Bridges

County Road 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.68 MI S of Potter · Structure no. 000000000016147

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesThompson Creek-Polk CO
Location0.68 MI S of Potter
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54597, -94.34556
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 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 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 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Thompson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO carry?

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

How long is County Road 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Thompson Creek-Polk CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.