US Bridges

State Highway 8 over Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 3.38 MI W JCT SH 88 · Structure no. 0000000000M0208

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 8 over Creek in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesCreek
Location3.38 MI W JCT SH 88
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59189, -94.28366
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,990 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 8 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 8 over Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 8 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns State Highway 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.