US Bridges

CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.57 MI W JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000016220

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 125 Polk Co.
CrossesLake Wilhelmena Dam
Location0.57 MI W JCT SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59869, -94.35874
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$247,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 125 Polk Co. over Lake Wilhelmena Dam?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.