US Bridges

SH 8 over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.57 M NW of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0220

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,195 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesCreek
Location0.57 M NW of Pike CO Line
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35063, -93.55944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,195 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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.