US Bridges

SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2MI So of Malvern City Lm · Structure no. 0000000000X0399

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,916 by 2028. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 Log 15.63
CrossesChatham Creek
Location2MI So of Malvern City Lm
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.33743, -92.79902
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,030 (2018)
Projected traffic4,916 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek carry?

About 4,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 9 Log 15.63 over Chatham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.