CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Arkansas · 0.23 MI N SH 246 · Structure no. 000000000019587
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 18-POLK Co. over Little Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.