US Bridges

CR 56 Zone a over Carter Creek Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.10 M SE CR 44 & 56 · Structure no. 000000000022033

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 Zone a over Carter Creek Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 56 Zone a over Carter Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 56 Zone a
CrossesCarter Creek Polk Co.
Location0.10 M SE CR 44 & 56
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates34.53696, -94.19104
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 Zone a over Carter Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 Zone a over Carter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 56 Zone a over Carter Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 56 Zone a over Carter 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 Zone a over Carter Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.