US Bridges

SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 5.7 MI W US 65-EUDORA · Structure no. 000000000002963

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2028. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-16 Lm 6.87
CrossesBoeuf River
Location5.7 MI W US 65-EUDORA
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.12423, -91.34856
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2018)
Projected traffic501 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-16 Lm 6.87 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.