US Bridges

S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 1.39 M S JCT US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000M3614

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2028. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.39 M S JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30995, -93.53899
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,260 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$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.H 8 Sec. 04-1.39 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.