US Bridges

SH 14/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek

Poor

Stone County, Arkansas · 0.27 MI W HWY 9 · Structure no. 000000000005466

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 14/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2028. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14/STONE County
CrossesSo Sylamore Creek
Location0.27 MI W HWY 9
RouteState Highway 14
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93964, -92.12027
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/STONE County over So Sylamore 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 14/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14/STONE County over So Sylamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.