State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co.
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 6.36 MI E JCT US 71 & 246 · Structure no. 0000000000M2523
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 212
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co. built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 246 over Flat 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co. carry?
About 212 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co.?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns State Highway 246 over Flat Creek Polk Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.