US Bridges

County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co.

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.65 M SW US71 & Cord 76 · Structure no. 000000000016197

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co. is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76
CrossesQuachita River-Polk Co.
Location2.65 M SW US71 & Cord 76
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.63013, -94.18736
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2007
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 76 over Quachita River-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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co.?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 76 over Quachita River-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.