US Bridges

SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 9.93 MI E US 425-HAMBURG · Structure no. 000000000003030

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-14 Lm 9.93
CrossesBeech Creek
Location9.93 MI E US 425-HAMBURG
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.1744, -91.65383
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic866 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-14 Lm 9.93 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.