US Bridges

SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River

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Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.9 MI W JCT 1 & 14 · Structure no. 000000000006150

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14-13- Lm 13.85
CrossesLanguille River
Location3.9 MI W JCT 1 & 14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56457, -90.79368
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 13.85 over Languille River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14-13- Lm 13.85 over Languille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.