US Bridges

County Road 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI NE JCT HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000023316

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76B
CrossesLewis Creek Polk Co.
Location0.9 MI NE JCT HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61603, -94.19478
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 76B over Lewis 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 County Road 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 76B over Lewis Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.