State Highway 8 over Dry Fork Creek - Polk CO
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 14.9 MI SE US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000M0213
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 798
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 8 over Dry Fork Creek - Polk CO is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 8 over Dry Fork 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 8 over Dry Fork Creek - Polk CO built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 8 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek - Polk CO carry?
About 798 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 8 over Dry Fork Creek - Polk CO?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns State Highway 8 over Dry Fork Creek - Polk CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.