US Bridges

County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI NW B63 · Structure no. 000000000016167

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 59
CrossesBoard Camp Creek - Polk
Location0.25 MI NW B63
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55814, -94.09454
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic62 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 59 over Board Camp Creek - Polk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.