US Bridges

ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 16.86 MI E JCT US 71 246 · Structure no. 0000000000M2527

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesST HWY 246
CrossesAlexander Creek Polk Co.
Location16.86 MI E JCT US 71 246
RouteState Highway 246
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.36453, -94.11619
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is ST HWY 246 over Alexander 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST HWY 246 over Alexander Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.