US Bridges

Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · JCT U.S. 71&CHERRY ST · Structure no. 000000000021586

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,193
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCherry Street
CrossesWard Creek Polk Co.
LocationJCT U.S. 71&CHERRY ST
RouteCity Street 10580
Coordinates34.58652, -94.22705
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,193 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 2,193 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.