US Bridges

SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.60 MI W JCT of SH 145 · Structure no. 000000000002439

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14/JACKSON Co.
CrossesLocust Creek
Location0.60 MI W JCT of SH 145
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56385, -91.18673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2018)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.