US Bridges

E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Cleburne County, Arkansas · .39 Mile So. JCT SH 110 · Structure no. 000000000021444

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE.8th St. Heber SP
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location.39 Mile So. JCT SH 110
RouteCity Street 64570
Coordinates35.48663, -92.03799
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E.8th St. Heber SP over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.