US Bridges

SH 8 over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · S E of Norman · Structure no. 0000000000M0216

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,801 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesCreek
LocationS E of Norman
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45014, -93.67382
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 8 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.