US Bridges

SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.73 Mi.S Jct. SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X1054

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73
CrossesCreek
Location1.73 Mi.S Jct. SH 9
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.95823, -92.61725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2028
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 08 S-7 Lm 1.73 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.