US Bridges

SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · SH 14 · Structure no. 0000000000X0732

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,353 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14-14- Lm 14.34
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSH 14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54498, -90.50185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2018)
Projected traffic3,353 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SH 14-14- Lm 14.34 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.