US Bridges

CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co.

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.41 M S SH 88 E · Structure no. 000000000024229

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 671
CrossesPrairie Creek Polk Co.
Location0.41 M S SH 88 E
RouteCounty Highway 671
Coordinates34.57903, -94.16944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 671 over Prairie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 671 over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.