US Bridges

SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek

Good

Pike County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N JCT SH 84-8 · Structure no. 0000000000X0771

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8 Sec. 04
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SH 84-8
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.27141, -93.49416
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2018)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sec. 04 over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 8 Sec. 04 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.