US Bridges

SH 80 over Long Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI W of JCT SH 10 80 · Structure no. 0000000000M1488

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 80 over Long Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 80 over Long Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 80
CrossesLong Creek
Location4.1 MI W of JCT SH 10 80
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates35.0083, -93.45292
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 80 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 80 over Long 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 80 over Long Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 80 over Long Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 80 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.