US Bridges

State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 8.29 MI So E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000M0211

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,118 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState HWY 8-POLK
CrossesEast Fork Board Camp Cr.
Location8.29 MI So E JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53414, -94.11227
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr. carry?

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

How long is State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns State HWY 8-POLK over East Fork Board Camp Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.