US Bridges

SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2.55 MI E JCT US 49 · Structure no. 000000000000581

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 14-13- Lm 8.69
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.55 MI E JCT US 49
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.56525, -90.88522
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,999 (2018)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14-13- Lm 8.69 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.