US Bridges

SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI W JCT SH 7 Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000002675

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14 Boone
CrossesCarrolton Creek
Location3.0 MI W JCT SH 7 Sec 21
RouteState Highway 14
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.44348, -92.95832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Boone over Carrolton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Boone over Carrolton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.