US Bridges

SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 4.0 M No SH 298 · Structure no. 000000000006645

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSH 9 - 5 Log 12.56
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location4.0 M No SH 298
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.77875, -92.75796
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2018)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River 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 2021.

How much traffic does SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 - 5 Log 12.56 over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.