US Bridges

CR 8 Izard County over Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · .4 MI East SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000020507

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 Izard County over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 8 Izard County over Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8 Izard County
CrossesCreek
Location.4 MI East SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96137, -91.86681
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic259 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 8 Izard County over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 Izard County over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 8 Izard County over Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 Izard County over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 8 Izard County over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.