US Bridges

SH 9 over Cypress Relief

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI S Conway CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002089

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Cypress Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 over Cypress Relief in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9
CrossesCypress Relief
Location1.5 MI S Conway CO Line
RouteState Highway 9
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.0535, -92.79131
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2018)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$753,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 over Cypress Relief built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over Cypress Relief 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 over Cypress Relief carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over Cypress Relief?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 over Cypress Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.