US Bridges

Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek

Good

Grant County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI W US 167-CROSSROAD · Structure no. 000000000004341

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
434 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2007. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGrant 8-CR
CrossesLost Creek
Location5.0 MI W US 167-CROSSROAD
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates34.22512, -92.48668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic172 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant 8-CR over Lost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grant 8-CR over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.