US Bridges

SH 9 over Big Maumelle River

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.79 MI NW of Saline CO · Structure no. 000000000001456

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Big Maumelle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 over Big Maumelle River in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9
CrossesBig Maumelle River
Location2.79 MI NW of Saline CO
RouteState Highway 9
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87542, -92.77416
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 over Big Maumelle River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over Big Maumelle River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 over Big Maumelle River carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over Big Maumelle River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 over Big Maumelle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.