US Bridges

County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co.

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.91 M S SH 88 & CO RD 67 · Structure no. 000000000018205

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 67 over Big Fork Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 4 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2007. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 12 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.
Location1.91 M S SH 88 & CO RD 67
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56333, -93.99889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

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 March 2024.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.