US Bridges

SH 9 over US 64 UPRR

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 7.61 M N of Perry CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005562

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,968
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over US 64 UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 over US 64 UPRR in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,265 by 2028. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9
CrossesUS 64 UPRR
Location7.61 M N of Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 9
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15164, -92.72041
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,968 (2018)
Projected traffic13,265 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 over US 64 UPRR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over US 64 UPRR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 over US 64 UPRR carry?

About 10,968 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over US 64 UPRR?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 over US 64 UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.