US Bridges

County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.1 So SH 375 · Structure no. 000000000020204

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 41
CrossesMerren Creek-Polk County
Location0.1 So SH 375
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57334, -94.30185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic110 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Merren Creek-Polk County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.