US Bridges

SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou

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Ashley County, Arkansas · 1.11 MI E US 165-PARKDALE · Structure no. 0000000000M0242

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-15 Lm 1.11
CrossesCamp Bayou
Location1.11 MI E US 165-PARKDALE
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.1152, -91.52536
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic573 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 8-15 Lm 1.11 over Camp Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.