US Bridges

CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI SE JCT CO RD 8 & 7 · Structure no. 000000000023851

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7-POLK Co.
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location2.3 MI SE JCT CO RD 8 & 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29214, -94.37374
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7-POLK Co. over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.