US Bridges

SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.37 MI North of JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 0000000000X1385

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.37 MI North of JCT SH 8
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.00019, -92.62618
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 9 S-3 Lm 1.370 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.