US Bridges

Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.48 W CO RD 8 & 33 · Structure no. 000000000021083

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek is a steel other carrying Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 34 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 6 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDallas CR 8 Z-D
CrossesBushy Creek
Location1.48 W CO RD 8 & 33
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates33.93676, -92.80956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic47 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 8 Z-D over Bushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.