US Bridges

SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI W JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X0542

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 Sec 0
CrossesCross Creek - Polk Co.
Location3.4 MI W JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.32501, -94.42756
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic137 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co. carry?

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

How long is SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 84 Sec 0 over Cross Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.