US Bridges

SH 9/STONE County over White River

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI NE JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000005552

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
784 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/STONE County over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9/STONE County over White River in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,153 by 2028. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/STONE County
CrossesWhite River
Location0.1 MI NE JCT SH 5
RouteState Highway 9
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93903, -92.11462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length784 ft (239 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2018)
Projected traffic1,153 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9/STONE County over White River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/STONE County over White River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9/STONE County over White River carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/STONE County over White River?

The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9/STONE County over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.