State Highway 8 over Merren Creek

Fair Condition75 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPolk
Location0.6 Mi W Of Mena W Cl
CarriesState Highway 8
CrossesMerren Creek
Coordinates34.58810, -94.26919

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width26.6 ft (8.1 m)
Deck Area125.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1951

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002241

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