US Bridges

SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 8.71 E JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000002448

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSH 14/INDEPEN Co.
CrossesGoodie Creek
Location8.71 E JCT US 167
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.66444, -91.53027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14/INDEPEN Co. over Goodie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.