US Bridges

Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI S. JCT Daniel RD · Structure no. 000000000022431

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaker Rd- Wickes
CrossesCreek - Polk CO
Location0.36 MI S. JCT Daniel RD
RouteCity Street 2930
Coordinates34.29033, -94.32156
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2018
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Rd- Wickes over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Rd- Wickes over Creek - Polk CO?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.