US Bridges

SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Freedom Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI SW Yell CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M1477

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Freedom Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Freedom Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2028. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 80-SCOTT Co.
CrossesFreedom Creek
Location3.4 MI SW Yell CO Line
RouteState Highway 80
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.93922, -93.76062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Freedom Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 80-SCOTT Co. over Freedom 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 April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.