US Bridges

SH/9 Izard County over Creek

Good

Izard County, Arkansas · 13.16 MI No of JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000X1336

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH/9 Izard County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH/9 Izard County over Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH/9 Izard County
CrossesCreek
Location13.16 MI No of JCT SH 69
RouteState Highway 9
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23314, -91.92802
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2013, making it 12 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH/9 Izard County over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH/9 Izard County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.