US Bridges

SH 8 over Collier Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 6.90 M NW of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002708

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Collier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 over Collier 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 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
CrossesCollier Creek
Location6.90 M NW of Pike CO Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.41462, -93.63078
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic3,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$671,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Collier Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 8 over Collier 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 SH 8 over Collier Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Collier Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Collier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.