US Bridges

Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 6.67 Miles South of the J · Structure no. 0000000000M0377

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,702 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 14 Marion
CrossesRush Creek
Location6.67 Miles South of the J
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13824, -92.66659
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,702 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 14 Marion over Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ar 14 Marion over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.