US Bridges

SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · @bradley CO Line-Longview · Structure no. 000000000005987

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
675 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2027. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-12 Lm 16.43
CrossesSaline River
Location@bradley CO Line-Longview
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.37848, -91.96082
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2027
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-12 Lm 16.43 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.