US Bridges

SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Arkansas · 5.37 MI E of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000M0230

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan Creek 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37
CrossesJordan Creek
Location5.37 MI E of JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates34.02265, -92.79808
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 5.37 over Jordan Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 5.37 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.