US Bridges

SH 9 over Caney Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 2.61 MI NE JCT US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000X0987

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,843
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 over Caney Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.61 MI NE JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 9
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17709, -92.71777
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,843 (2018)
Projected traffic6,765 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,843 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 9 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.