US Bridges

SH 8 over Pitman Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 1.92 MI E Polk Co. Line · Structure no. 0000000000A2244

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Pitman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Pitman Branch 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesPitman Branch
Location1.92 MI E Polk Co. Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46119, -93.90172
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pitman Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 8 over Pitman Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Pitman Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 8 over Pitman Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Pitman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.