US Bridges

Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N JCT SH 60 · Structure no. 0000000000X1722

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAr HWY 9
CrossesHarris Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT SH 60
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.0204, -92.79486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 9 over Harris 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.