US Bridges

SH 9 over Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.91 MI N of Saline CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000M0262

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 over Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSH 9
CrossesCreek
Location1.91 MI N of Saline CO Li
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.8638, -92.76793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2018)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 9 over Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 9 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 9 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.