US Bridges

SH 9/STONE County over Turkey Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 4.89 MI NE Van Buren CO · Structure no. 000000000005186

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/STONE County over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 9/STONE County over Turkey Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/STONE County
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.89 MI NE Van Buren CO
RouteState Highway 9
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.75919, -92.23108
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/STONE County over Turkey 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9/STONE County over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.