US Bridges

SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E JCT SH 5 & SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000005553

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 Izard County
CrossesMo & North Ar Railroad
Location0.4 MI E JCT SH 5 & SH 9
RouteState Highway 9
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9406, -92.10855
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2018)
Projected traffic1,129 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Izard County over Mo & North Ar Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.