US Bridges

SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 2.7 Miles West of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000001461

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14 Marion
CrossesLead Mine Creek
Location2.7 Miles West of the JCT
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3722, -92.8226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Marion over Lead Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Marion over Lead Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.