South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co.
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 1.08 S US 71 · Structure no. 000000000021499
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co. is a steel culvert carrying South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co. built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Mena Street over Prairie 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co. carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.