SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek
PoorIndependence County, Arkansas · 5.97 E JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000002007
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14/INDEPEN. Co. over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.