US Bridges

Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.99 MI E US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016179

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 70-POLK CO
CrossesAlexander Lee Creek
Location2.99 MI E US 71
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65618, -94.10341
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek 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 Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 70-POLK CO over Alexander Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.