US Bridges

SH 9 over Cypress Creek

Good

Conway County, Arkansas · 19.79 M NE of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M0267

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,892
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 over Cypress Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,908 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 9
CrossesCypress Creek
Location19.79 M NE of JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.34119, -92.56534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,892 (2018)
Projected traffic4,908 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 9 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over Cypress 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 9 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,892 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 9 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.