SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek
FairSearcy County, Arkansas · 2.25 Miles East of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000003627
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 311 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek in Searcy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2028. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 14 Searcy over Big 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 14 Searcy over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.