US Bridges

SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · .82 MI E of Jackson CO LN · Structure no. 000000000002444

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile Creek in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,215 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSH 14-13- Lm 0.82
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location.82 MI E of Jackson CO LN
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.56175, -91.02475
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,215 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile 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 0.82 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14-13- Lm 0.82 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.