US Bridges

So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · .04 So. of W. Clay St. · Structure no. 000000000022243

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2020. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSo. 9th Ave.-I
CrossesCreek
Location.04 So. of W. Clay St.
RouteCity Street 64592
Coordinates36.38142, -90.19882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2018)
Projected traffic362 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is So. 9th Ave.-I over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns So. 9th Ave.-I over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.