US Bridges

SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI N of Crows · Structure no. 000000000003635

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2028. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9 -5 Log 4.68
CrossesAlum Fork
Location4.7 MI N of Crows
RouteState Highway 9
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67663, -92.78143
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$398,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 -5 Log 4.68 over Alum Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.