US Bridges

State Highway 8 over Red Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E Oklahoma ST LN · Structure no. 000000000002753

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 8 over Red Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 8 over Red 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesRed Creek
Location3.3 MI E Oklahoma ST LN
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates34.63198, -94.40628
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
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2018)
Projected traffic972 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 8 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 8 over Red 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 Red Creek carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 8 over Red Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 8 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.