CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Arkansas · Acorn · Structure no. 000000000016218
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 109 Zone C over Ouachita River - Polk CO?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.