US Bridges

SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 4.93 MI E US 425-HAMBURG · Structure no. 000000000007020

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSH 8-14 Lm 4.93
CrossesChemin-A-Haut Creek
Location4.93 MI E US 425-HAMBURG
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.19043, -91.73117
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2018)
Projected traffic866 by 2028
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut 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 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-14 Lm 4.93 over Chemin-A-Haut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.