US Bridges

State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E JCT SH 113 · Structure no. 000000000005050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,893 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,347 by 2028. The structure is 1,893 ft (577 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 9
CrossesArkansas River-Conway CO
Location1.0 MI E JCT SH 113
RouteState Highway 9
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12461, -92.73664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,893 ft (577 m)
Longest span322 ft (98.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic10,347 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO?

The structure is 1,893 ft (577 m) long with a longest span of 322 ft (98.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 9 over Arkansas River-Conway CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.