US Bridges

CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.19 M E SH 375 & CO R 64 · Structure no. 000000000018197

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 64
CrossesSulphur Creek-Polk Co.
Location0.19 M E SH 375 & CO R 64
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44966, -94.11997
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 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 span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64 over Sulphur 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64 over Sulphur Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.