US Bridges

SH 9/STONE County over Branch

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 2.93 MI N JCT SH 14 & 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X0363

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/STONE County over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9/STONE County over Branch in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/STONE County
CrossesBranch
Location2.93 MI N JCT SH 14 & 9
RouteState Highway 9
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90455, -92.10462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/STONE County 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 July 2023.

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

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/STONE County over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 9/STONE County over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.