US Bridges

SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Arkansas · 0.1 Miles West of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000002678

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2028. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 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
CrossesSugar Loaf Creek
Location0.1 Miles West of the JCT
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.40594, -92.88561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,297 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$726,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Marion over Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.