US Bridges

County Road 5 over Opossum Creek-Polk Co.

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.5 S. of SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000021619

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Opossum Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 5 over Opossum 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2009. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesOpossum Creek-Polk Co.
Location1.5 S. of SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27761, -94.28743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2009
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Opossum Creek-Polk Co. built?

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

What condition is County Road 5 over Opossum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Opossum Creek-Polk Co. carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road 5 over Opossum Creek-Polk Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Opossum Creek-Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.