SH 8 over Hayward Branch
GoodPolk County, Arkansas · 18.6 MI E JCT HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000002544
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 over Hayward Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 8 over Hayward Branch 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 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 over Hayward Branch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 over Hayward Branch 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 2021.
How much traffic does SH 8 over Hayward Branch carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 over Hayward Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 over Hayward Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.