US Bridges

County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI N CO RD 23 · Structure no. 000000000021263

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 407
CrossesBuffalo Creek Polk Co.
Location0.01 MI N CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.43078, -94.33986
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 407 over Buffalo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 407 over Buffalo Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.