SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek
PoorDallas County, Arkansas · 10.03 MI East of SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000M0232
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip 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.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 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 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.