US Bridges

SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI E JCT SH 5 So · Structure no. 000000000002783

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,536
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14/STONE County
CrossesRocky Bayou
Location2.5 MI E JCT SH 5 So
RouteState Highway 14
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85968, -92.04688
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,536 (2018)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$625,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou 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/STONE County over Rocky Bayou carry?

About 2,536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14/STONE County over Rocky Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.