US Bridges

County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co.

Poor

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.98 MI SE US 71 · Structure no. 000000000021075

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesMike Creek Polk Co.
Location1.98 MI SE US 71
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates34.47307, -94.35158
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 35 over Mike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Mike Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.