US Bridges

SH 9 Izard County over Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 9.4 MI N JCT SH 69 · Structure no. 0000000000X1376

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
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 2010, so it is 15 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 Izard County
CrossesCreek
Location9.4 MI N JCT SH 69
RouteState Highway 9
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17975, -91.92827
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2029
Trucks10%
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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Izard County over Creek 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Izard County over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 9 Izard County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.