US Bridges

SH 8 over Beech Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 9.94 M E Polk CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001854

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Beech Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 8 over Beech Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesBeech Creek
Location9.94 M E Polk CO Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45447, -93.77279
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic918 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 8 over Beech 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Beech Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.