US Bridges

CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 7.0 Miles South of Canaan · Structure no. 000000000016752

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8 Searcy
CrossesSchool House Branch
Location7.0 Miles South of Canaan
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81426, -92.6641
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 Searcy over School House Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.