US Bridges

CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 3 MI E CO RD F-6 · Structure no. 000000000016225

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 219-POLK Co.
CrossesRolling Fork Creek
Location3 MI E CO RD F-6
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates34.30551, -94.3652
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic41 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 219-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.