US Bridges

SH 9 Izard County over Branch

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · 3.01 MI No JCT SH69 Izard · Structure no. 0000000000X1377

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Izard County over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 Izard County over Branch 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 Izard County
CrossesBranch
Location3.01 MI No JCT SH69 Izard
RouteState Highway 9
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.09898, -91.91983
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,800 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 County over Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 9 Izard County over Branch 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is SH 9 Izard County over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 9 Izard County over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.