US Bridges

US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 12.12 MI N Sevier CO L. · Structure no. 0000000000M1351

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 87 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 71 - Polk Co.
CrossesRolling Fork Creek
Location12.12 MI N Sevier CO L.
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates34.33878, -94.37078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,108 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 71 - Polk Co. over Rolling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.