US Bridges

SH 14/STONE County over Briar Creek

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI NW Indep CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14/STONE County over Briar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 14/STONE County over Briar Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14/STONE County
CrossesBriar Creek
Location1.26 MI NW Indep CO Line
RouteState Highway 14
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.74662, -91.85164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14/STONE County over Briar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14/STONE County over Briar Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14/STONE County over Briar Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14/STONE County over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.