US Bridges

County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.17 E SH 375 · Structure no. 000000000016154

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesRock Creek Relief - Polk
Location0.17 E SH 375
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56427, -94.32021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Rock Creek Relief - Polk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.