US Bridges

County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co.

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI South SH 4 · Structure no. 000000000020525

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co. is a steel other carrying County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 31 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesBuffalo Creek-Polk Co.
Location0.6 MI South SH 4
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42278, -94.42139
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Buffalo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co. carry?

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

How long is County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Buffalo Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.