US Bridges

Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · .62 Mi. S JCT CR 8 & 76 · Structure no. 000000000023828

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2007. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark CR 8 Z-G
CrossesTerre Noir Creek
Location.62 Mi. S JCT CR 8 & 76
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates33.99079, -93.13659
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (1987)
Projected traffic80 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 8 Z-G over Terre Noir Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.