US Bridges

County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI S CO RD 34 · Structure no. 000000000020404

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO is a steel other carrying County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 285
CrossesSix Mile Creek - Polk CO
Location0.03 MI S CO RD 34
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46645, -94.34423
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 285 over Six Mile Creek - Polk CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.