US 71-polk Co over Ouachita River

Fair Condition61 years old3,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPolk
Location4.95 M NE Jct SH 8
CarriesUS 71-polk Co
CrossesOuachita River
Coordinates34.64334, -94.19918

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area628.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,100 (2018)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003885

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