US Bridges

County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 5.95 MI E of Ok State LN · Structure no. 000000000023914

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesRolling Fork-Polk County
Location5.95 MI E of Ok State LN
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.24652, -94.37282
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Rolling Fork-Polk County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.