US Bridges

SH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 9.03 Mi. SE Jct. SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X1055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03
CrossesFreeo Creek
Location9.03 Mi. SE Jct. SH 9
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.8752, -92.55348
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic689 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo 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 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 S-7 Lm 9.03 over Freeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.