State Highway 8 over Powell Creek
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 6.84 M E Oklahoma Sl. · Structure no. 000000000002243
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,168
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 8 over Powell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 8 over Powell 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 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 8 over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 8 over Powell 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 8 over Powell Creek carry?
About 1,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 8 over Powell Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 8 over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.