US Bridges

SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.75 SE Cleveland CO · Structure no. 000000000005886

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,382
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2028. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1.75 SE Cleveland CO
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.69425, -92.11478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2018)
Projected traffic3,449 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 S-11 Lm 1.75 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.