US Bridges

State Highway 375 over Carter Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 4.29 MI SE JCT SH 8 & 375 · Structure no. 0000000000M2999

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 375 over Carter Creek Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 375 over Carter Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 375
CrossesCarter Creek Polk Co.
Location4.29 MI SE JCT SH 8 & 375
RouteState Highway 375
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51288, -94.20744
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic573 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 375 over Carter 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 October 2024.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.