US Bridges

SH 8 over Lick Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.0 M W of SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000007208

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 8 over Lick Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 8
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.0 M W of SH 27
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates34.45956, -93.69347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 8 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.