US Bridges

SH 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.08 MI SE Bradley CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000007008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,411
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-13 Lm 2.08
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.08 MI SE Bradley CO Lin
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.36324, -91.93433
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2018)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat 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 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-13 Lm 2.08 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.