US Bridges

SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI South JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 0000000000M0250

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67
CrossesBeech Creek
Location2.6 MI South JCT SH 8
RouteState Highway 9
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.92127, -92.62753
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 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 9.67 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 9 S-2 Lm 9.67 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.