US Bridges

SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 11.4 MI SW JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000X0674

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 Izard County
CrossesE.Twincreek Izard
Location11.4 MI SW JCT SH 69
RouteState Highway 9
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98681, -92.0362
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County over E.Twincreek Izard built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 9 Izard County over E.Twincreek Izard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.