Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River Polk Co.
GoodPolk County, Arkansas · 2.0 Mi. No. of SH 246 · Structure no. 000000000023749
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River Polk Co. built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River Polk Co. carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River Polk Co.?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Big Fork Athens RD over Saline River Polk Co.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.