US Bridges

County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co.

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.58 M SW US 71 & CO RD77 · Structure no. 000000000018208

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 77
CrossesBrier Creek - Polk Co.
Location0.58 M SW US 71 & CO RD77
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60209, -94.21157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road 77 over Brier 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co. carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.