US Bridges

County Road 41 over Rock Creek - Polk Co.

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI E ST HWY 375 · Structure no. 000000000023743

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Rock Creek - Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 41 over Rock 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesRock Creek - Polk Co.
Location0.22 MI E ST HWY 375
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56382, -94.31957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: 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 rating17 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
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 41 over Rock Creek - Polk Co. built?

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

What condition is County Road 41 over Rock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over Rock Creek - Polk Co. carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over Rock Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Rock Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.