US Bridges

County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co.

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.25 M E US 71 & Co.Rd 25 · Structure no. 000000000020604

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co. is a steel other carrying County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesSix Mile Creek Polk Co.
Location0.25 M E US 71 & Co.Rd 25
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.4611, -94.38706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Six Mile Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.