SH 14 Marion over Flat Hollow Branch
Marion County, Arkansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 14 Marion over Flat Hollow Branch in Marion County, Arkansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 740 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 34 of the 67 inventoried bridges in Marion County rated fair (50.7%); 3 (4.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 76 ft |
| Location | 2.0 miles West of the jct |
| NBI structure number | 000000000002992 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Marion County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek | 1988 | 12,000 | Good |
| US 62/412 Marion over White River | 1988 | 11,000 | Good |
| US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch | 1928 | 8,400 | Fair |
| US 62/412 Marion over Hogskin Creek | 1938 | 7,400 | Fair |
| E Main St Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek | 1928 | 6,200 | Good |
| SH 178 Marion over Crane Creek | 1947 | 5,600 | Fair |
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