US Bridges

C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek

Fair

Howard County, Arkansas · 1.24 M E JCT SH 355 · Structure no. 000000000004702

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek in Howard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2013. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesC.R. 8; Mission DR
CrossesDillard Creek
Location1.24 M E JCT SH 355
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyHoward County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.91568, -93.91628
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2018)
Projected traffic555 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 8; Mission DR over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.