SH 14 Marion over Town Branch
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Arkansas · .20 MI N JCT SH 14- US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000M0375
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Marion over Town Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,188 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 14 Marion over Town Branch carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Marion over Town Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Marion over Town Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.