US Bridges

County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.78 MI E Okla LN CO RD 4 · Structure no. 000000000020614

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2009. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesCross Creek - Polk Co.
Location2.78 MI E Okla LN CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.24744, -94.4255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2009
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Cross 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.