US Bridges

SH 80 over Lucas Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 5.4 MI SW JCT of SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000003402

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Lucas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 80 over Lucas Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2028. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesLucas Creek
Location5.4 MI SW JCT of SH 27
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates35.00264, -93.46904
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 80 over Lucas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Lucas Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 80 over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.