US Bridges

Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 3.94MI E US71 · Structure no. 000000000016181

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO is a concrete slab carrying Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCord 70-B
CrossesLittle Lee Creek-Polk CO
Location3.94MI E US71
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65608, -94.08675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO built?

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

What condition is Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO 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 Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cord 70-B over Little Lee Creek-Polk CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.