US Bridges

State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S Intersect SH 8 · Structure no. 0000000000M2997

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesState Highway 375
CrossesPrairie Creek Polk Co.
Location0.3 MI S Intersect SH 8
RouteState Highway 375
Coordinates34.56394, -94.2185
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic934 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 375 over Prairie 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.