US Bridges

SH 314 over Ennis Creek

Good

Yell County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W JCT SH 27 & 314 · Structure no. 0000000000X0299

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 314 over Ennis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 314 over Ennis 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 314
CrossesEnnis Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT SH 27 & 314
RouteState Highway 314
Coordinates34.85352, -93.39993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 314 over Ennis Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 314 over Ennis 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 314 over Ennis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 314 over Ennis Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 314 over Ennis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.