US Bridges

SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI N SH 209 · Structure no. 0000000000M3129

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2028. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8-17 Lm 1.7
CrossesDitch at Grand Lake
Location1.7 MI N SH 209
RouteState Highway 8
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.08554, -91.21453
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 inspectionApril 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic179 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8-17 Lm 1.7 over Ditch at Grand Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.