US Bridges

State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.33 MI W Yell CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005092

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 80
CrossesBriscoe Creek -Scott Co.
Location1.33 MI W Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 80
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95517, -93.72639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic671 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 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co. carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co.?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 80 over Briscoe Creek -Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.