CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI No US 71 · Structure no. 000000000020207
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County 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 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 280 - E over Barren Creek-Polk County?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.