US Bridges

SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co.

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W JCT SH 370 · Structure no. 000000000002543

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,118 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 8
CrossesSulphur Creek - Polk Co.
Location0.2 MI W JCT SH 370
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53944, -94.06252
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 8 over Sulphur 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co. carry?

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

How long is SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 8 over Sulphur Creek - Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.