US Bridges

County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 2.26 M E US 71-8 · Structure no. 000000000024162

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesMckinney Creek - Polk CO
Location2.26 M E US 71-8
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates34.53956, -94.27151
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO 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 County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Mckinney Creek - Polk CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.