US Bridges

State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 5.08 MI SE US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002523

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,118 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesCarter Creek - Polk Co.
Location5.08 MI SE US 71
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54337, -94.16556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,118 by 2028
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co. carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 8 over Carter Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.