US Bridges

SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI W Yell CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005093

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80-SCOTT Co.
CrossesDutch Creek
Location1.0 MI W Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 80
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95668, -93.7211
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.