SH 314 over Buchanan Creek
GoodYell County, Arkansas · 5.43 MI E of JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000005542
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 314 over Buchanan Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 314 over Buchanan Creek in Yell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 314 over Buchanan Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 314 over Buchanan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does SH 314 over Buchanan Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 314 over Buchanan Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 314 over Buchanan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.