US Bridges

County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co.

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Polk County, Arkansas · 1.55MI E US 71 · Structure no. 000000000018952

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70-B
CrossesScooper Creek-Polk Co.
Location1.55MI E US 71
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65629, -94.12783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70-B over Scooper Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.