US Bridges

SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 6.6 MI SW SH 66 · Structure no. 000000000003857

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/STONE County
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location6.6 MI SW SH 66
RouteState Highway 9
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81283, -92.17806
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2018)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9/STONE County over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.