US Bridges

Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.06 MI W JCT HWY US 71 · Structure no. 000000000023911

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2017. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt 6-POLK CO
CrossesRolling Fork Creek
Location2.06 MI W JCT HWY US 71
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates34.27958, -94.3768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2017
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek 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 Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 6-POLK CO over Rolling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.