US Bridges

SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · JCT SH 373 & 14 · Structure no. 000000000000579

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2028. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14-14- Lm 8.72
CrossesDitch 11
LocationJCT SH 373 & 14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54738, -90.59992
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$533,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14-14- Lm 8.72 over Ditch 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.