US Bridges

SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 2.32 MI W JCT SH 15 · Structure no. 0000000000M4070

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 114 S-O Lm 6.30
CrossesKessee Creek
Location2.32 MI W JCT SH 15
RouteState Highway 114
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.93399, -92.06511
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 114 S-O Lm 6.30 over Kessee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.