US Bridges

SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI So of Cleveland CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0241

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,449 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78
CrossesCreek
Location3.8 MI So of Cleveland CO
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.66839, -92.09782
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Lm 3.78 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 S-11 Lm 3.78 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.