US Bridges

CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.31 NE Sevier CO Line · Structure no. 000000000016226

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2007. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 246 - Zone G
CrossesCarter Creek-Polk Co.
Location2.31 NE Sevier CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates34.2081, -94.24664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2018)
Projected traffic152 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 246 - Zone G over Carter Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.