US Bridges

SH 8 over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 6.29 M NW of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002707

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 8 over Smith Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,801 by 2028. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesSmith Creek
Location6.29 M NW of Pike CO Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40685, -93.6257
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,801 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$421,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Smith 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Smith Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.