US Bridges

SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.7MI S SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000005677

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2028. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14/JACKSON Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.7MI S SH 14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.58733, -91.26359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/JACKSON Co. over Village 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 2024.

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

About 890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.