US Bridges

County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 10 M E SH 375 & CO RD 64 · Structure no. 000000000018195

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 64
CrossesBlaylock Creek Polk Co.
Location10 M E SH 375 & CO RD 64
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.39458, -94.01889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co. 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 County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 64 over Blaylock Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.