US Bridges

Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N. SH 88 @ Ink · Structure no. 000000000021429

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek is a steel other carrying Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 87 Polk CO
CrossesWest Fork of Cedar Creek
Location0.4 MI N. SH 88 @ Ink
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59411, -94.1153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2018)
Projected traffic62 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 87 Polk CO over West Fork of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.