US Bridges

County Road 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co.

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.08 MI So ST HWY 8 · Structure no. 000000000023742

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesMerren Creek - Polk Co.
Location1.08 MI So ST HWY 8
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57682, -94.28418
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 over Merren 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co. carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over Merren Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.