US Bridges

CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 5.33 M South JCT SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000004908

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9 Benton Co.
CrossesOsage Creek
Location5.33 M South JCT SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19122, -94.38798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 Benton Co. over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.