US Bridges

County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.50 MI N. Jct. CO RD 3 · Structure no. 000000000023885

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County 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 6 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesCedar Creek Polk County
Location1.50 MI N. Jct. CO RD 3
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54901, -94.40078
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County built?

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

What condition is County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Cedar Creek Polk County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.