US Bridges

SH 9 Izard County over Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI N of SH 56 · Structure no. 0000000000M3203

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Izard County over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 9 Izard County over Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 9 Izard County
CrossesCreek
Location5.3 MI N of SH 56
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates36.21291, -91.92595
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Izard County over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Izard County over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 Izard County over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Izard County over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SH 9 Izard County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.