US Bridges

SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief

Poor

Dallas County, Arkansas · 9.99 MI East of SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000M0231

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief 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.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92
CrossesW Fork Tulip Ck Relief
Location9.99 MI East of SH 7
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.98968, -92.74032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic290 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 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.