SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek
FairOuachita County, Arkansas · 0.02 MI S Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A1052
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,987
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,063 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek carry?
About 1,987 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 S-1 LM8.03 over Chapel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.