US Bridges

SH 14 Boone over Ditch

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 5.2 W of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X0410

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Boone over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 Boone over Ditch 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 14 Boone
CrossesDitch
Location5.2 W of JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates36.44781, -92.98457
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (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 statusNot eligible 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 Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 14 Boone over Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 Boone over Ditch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Boone over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 14 Boone over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.