US Bridges

SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI No JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000A1053

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2028. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62
CrossesFreeo Creek
Location2.6 MI No JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 9
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.72684, -92.70634
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo 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 Lm 2.62 over Freeo Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 S-1 Lm 2.62 over Freeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.