US Bridges

Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.34 M. SE of Jct. SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000022907

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 8
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.34 M. SE of Jct. SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.4076, -93.6239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 8 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.