US Bridges

SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.1 NW of Warren · Structure no. 000000000005887

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 8 S-11 LM6.03
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location1.1 NW of Warren
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.6398, -92.07911
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (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 LM6.03 over Franklin Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 S-11 LM6.03 over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.