US Bridges

State Highway 8 over Boggy Creek - Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 13.15 MI SE JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000M0212

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 8 over Boggy Creek - Polk Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 8 over Boggy Creek - Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesBoggy Creek - Polk Co.
Location13.15 MI SE JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52644, -94.03721
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2018)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 Highway 8 over Boggy Creek - Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 8 over Boggy 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 September 2023.

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

About 798 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.