US Bridges

State Highway 8 over Rock Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 10.99 M E Oklahoma Sl. · Structure no. 000000000002242

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 8 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 8 over Rock Creek in Polk 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesRock Creek
Location10.99 M E Oklahoma Sl.
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59308, -94.30735
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
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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$371,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 8 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 8 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 8 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 8 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 8 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.