US Bridges

Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.44 MI West JCT US 71&CR · Structure no. 000000000020402

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 8-POLK Co.
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location1.44 MI West JCT US 71&CR
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29758, -94.35778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River 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. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 8-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.