US Bridges

SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek

Poor

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000M2341

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 214-01-LM 3.14
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3.1 MI E US 49
RouteState Highway 214
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48593, -90.92134
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic447 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 214-01-LM 3.14 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.