US Bridges

Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E JCT CO RD 57A · Structure no. 000000000020405

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek is a steel other carrying Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolk CO RD 624-A
CrossesBoard Camp Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT CO RD 57A
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates34.52456, -94.12847
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Polk CO RD 624-A over Board Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.