US Bridges

County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.25 M E CO RD 31 · Structure no. 000000000020906

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 36 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 6 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesMike Creek Polk County
Location1.25 M E CO RD 31
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46679, -94.35194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Mike Creek Polk County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.