US Highway 71 over Ward Creek Polk County

Fair Condition73 years old13,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPolk
Location0.1 Mi E Of SH 8-1
CarriesUS Highway 71
CrossesWard Creek Polk County
Coordinates34.58649, -94.22055

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span13.1 ft (4 m)
Deck Area115.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,000 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0000000000M1357

Nearby Bridges

Morrow Street over Ward Creek- City Of Mena 0.1 mi Fair Cherry Street over Ward Creek Polk Co. 0.4 mi Good US 71 over Lyn Creek 0.8 mi Fair US 71-polk Co over Brier Creek 1.0 mi Fair State Highway 88 over Ward Creek - Polk Co. 1.1 mi Fair County Road 77 over Brier Creek - Polk Co. 1.2 mi Fair US 71 - Polk Co. over Creek 1.3 mi Fair South Mena Street over Prairie Creek Polk Co. 1.4 mi Fair State Highway 375 over Prairie Creek Polk Co. 1.6 mi Fair State Highway 88 over Briar Creek Polk Co. 1.6 mi Fair