US Bridges

SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI W of Amity · Structure no. 0000000000M1558

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 - 03 - 8.39
CrossesCreek
Location1.75 MI W of Amity
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.26456, -93.50247
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic953 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 - 03 - 8.39 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.