US Bridges

CR 514 - C over Locust Creek

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.58 Miles N of Paragould · Structure no. 000000000022739

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 514 - C over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 514 - C over Locust Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2006. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 514 - C
CrossesLocust Creek
Location1.58 Miles N of Paragould
RouteCounty Highway 514
Coordinates36.12303, -90.47401
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2018)
Projected traffic92 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 514 - C over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 514 - C over Locust 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 514 - C over Locust Creek carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 514 - C over Locust Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 514 - C over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.