US Bridges

County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co.

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.4 Miles N of HWY 8 · Structure no. 000000000018199

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 80 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2024. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 67
CrossesBig Fork Creek-Polk Co.
Location0.4 Miles N of HWY 8
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.49734, -93.97193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2024
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.