US Bridges

SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Ashley County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W US 165-PARKDALE · Structure no. 000000000005499

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
442 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2028. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-14 Lm 18.45
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location0.7 MI W US 165-PARKDALE
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.12114, -91.55436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic714 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

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

How long is SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-14 Lm 18.45 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.