US Bridges

SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W US 65-EUDORA · Structure no. 000000000002965

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

About this bridge

SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou 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 739 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-16 Lm 10.30
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location2.2 MI W US 65-EUDORA
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.11206, -91.29314
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2018)
Projected traffic739 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 10.30 over Caney Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou carry?

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

How long is SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-16 Lm 10.30 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.