US Bridges

SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 2.48 M N SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000007126

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2029. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 Izard Co.
CrossesBig Hurricane Creek
Location2.48 M N SH 69
RouteState Highway 9
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.09183, -91.91834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 Izard Co. over Big Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.