SH 8 over Cooks Creek
FairDallas County, Arkansas · 3.91 MI NW JCT US 79B · Structure no. 000000000005438
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 over Cooks Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 8 over Cooks Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 over Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 over Cooks 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 over Cooks Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 over Cooks Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 over Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.