US Bridges

SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 5.17 MI E of SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000M0228

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13
CrossesCypress CR
Location5.17 MI E of SH 7
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.02327, -92.80227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2018)
Projected traffic339 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.13 over Cypress CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.