US Bridges

SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 5.75 MI N JCT SH 128 & 9 · Structure no. 000000000005359

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83
CrossesNo Fk Whiteoak Creek
Location5.75 MI N JCT SH 128 & 9
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates33.88628, -92.6541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic810 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 S-2 Lm 6.83 over No Fk Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.