US Bridges

SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI East of Hermitage · Structure no. 0000000000M2114

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 160 / S-9
CrossesGrassy Pond Creek
Location1.8 MI East of Hermitage
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates33.42852, -92.15555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2018)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 / S-9 over Grassy Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.