US Bridges

SH 14 Boone over Deschields Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · .55 MI W of Marion CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000002677

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Boone over Deschields Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Boone over Deschields 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 14 Boone
CrossesDeschields Creek
Location.55 MI W of Marion CO Lin
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates36.40647, -92.89612
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,212 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Boone over Deschields Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 14 Boone over Deschields 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Boone over Deschields Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Boone over Deschields Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.