US Bridges

Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.3 So JCT SH 8 & CR 60 · Structure no. 000000000023989

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill Rd/Cr 60
CrossesCreek/Polk Co.
Location0.3 So JCT SH 8 & CR 60
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52924, -94.11283
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co. 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co. carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co.?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Rd/Cr 60 over Creek/Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.