US Bridges

SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .04 MI N JCT SH 14&14S · Structure no. 0000000000X0679

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,875
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,489 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 14/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesWycough Creek
Location.04 MI N JCT SH 14&14S
RouteState Highway 14
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70321, -91.60572
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2018)
Projected traffic4,489 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 14/INDEPEND. CO over Wycough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.