US Bridges

CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 3.68 M West US 65 · Structure no. 000000000020589

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 9 Searcy Co.
CrossesBranch
Location3.68 M West US 65
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates35.86284, -92.65362
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 evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch 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 CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 9 Searcy Co. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.