US Bridges

SH 8 over Huddleston Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 15.93 M E of Polk CO Line · Structure no. 000000000000700

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Huddleston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 8 over Huddleston Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,801 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesHuddleston Creek
Location15.93 M E of Polk CO Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45327, -93.67879
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2018)
Projected traffic3,801 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Huddleston Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Huddleston 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Huddleston Creek carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Huddleston Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Huddleston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.