US Bridges

Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain

PoorPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 4 Miles W of Harrisburg · Structure no. 0000000000M3873

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. RD 852
CrossesHWY 14 Side Drain
Location4 Miles W of Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway CR852
Coordinates35.56459, -90.80671
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.