US Bridges

SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 15.79 Miles South of the · Structure no. 000000000001743

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
572 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2028. The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 14 Marion
CrossesBuffalo River
Location15.79 Miles South of the
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06785, -92.57755
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length572 ft (174.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River?

The structure is 572 ft (174.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Marion over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.