State Hwy 8-Polk
Carrying State Hwy 8-Polk over East Fork Board Camp Cr.
8.29 MI SO E JCT US 71, Polk, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: State Hwy 8-Polk
The State Hwy 8-Polk bridge in Polk, Arkansas carries State Hwy 8-Polk over East Fork Board Camp Cr.. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How State Hwy 8-Polk compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000M0211
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether State Hwy 8-Polk is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare State Hwy 8-Polk against other structures in Polk and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for State Hwy 8-Polk?
State Hwy 8-Polk in Polk, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is State Hwy 8-Polk inspected?
State Hwy 8-Polk's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. State Hwy 8-Polk is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for State Hwy 8-Polk?
State Hwy 8-Polk has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining State Hwy 8-Polk?
State Hwy 8-Polk is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is State Hwy 8-Polk and does age affect safety?
State Hwy 8-Polk was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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