SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Arkansas · 5.0 M E of Fordyce · Structure no. 000000000002180
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 569 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2028. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 S-9 LM1.1 over Moro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.