US Bridges

SH 14 Marion over Town Branch

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · .02 MI S JCT SH 14- US 62 · Structure no. 000000000003144

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 Marion over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 14 Marion over Town Branch in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,836 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 14 Marion
CrossesTown Branch
Location.02 MI S JCT SH 14- US 62
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates36.22544, -92.6797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2018)
Projected traffic7,836 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$812,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 Marion over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 Marion over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 Marion over Town Branch carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 Marion over Town Branch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 Marion over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.