US Bridges

SH 8-16 Lm 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI W US 65-EUDORA · Structure no. 000000000002964

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-16 Lm 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 8-16 Lm 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief 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 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2028. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 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 7.12
CrossesBoeuf River Relief
Location4.5 MI W US 65-EUDORA
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.12432, -91.34438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 8-16 Lm 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief 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 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 8-16 Lm 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-16 Lm 7.12 over Boeuf River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.