US Bridges

State Highway 8 over Weehunt Creek-Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI E Oklahoma ST LN · Structure no. 000000000002751

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 8 over Weehunt Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 8 over Weehunt Creek-Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesWeehunt Creek-Polk Co.
Location0.36 MI E Oklahoma ST LN
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6441, -94.45075
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic972 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 8 over Weehunt 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 June 2023.

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

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.