US Bridges

CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek

Good

Scott County, Arkansas · 10.21 MI N US 71 & Cord 9 · Structure no. 000000000023850

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 372.8 mi (600 km).

CarriesCO RD 9/NELLA Rd.
CrossesBlack Fork Creek
Location10.21 MI N US 71 & Cord 9
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates34.79608, -94.22392
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed372.8 mi (600 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9/NELLA Rd. over Black Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.