SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek
PoorStone County, Arkansas · 7.9 MI NE Vanburen CO LN · Structure no. 000000000003666
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek in Stone 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9/STONE County over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.