US Bridges

CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · Acorn · Structure no. 000000000016219

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief 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 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 109 Polk Co.
CrossesOuachita River Relief
LocationAcorn
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates34.64407, -94.19868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 109 Polk Co. over Ouachita River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.