US Bridges

SH 9 / Stone over Sams Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 14.82 MI NE Van Buren Co. · Structure no. 0000000000X1425

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 / Stone over Sams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 / Stone over Sams Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 9 / Stone
CrossesSams Creek
Location14.82 MI NE Van Buren Co.
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates35.83354, -92.14561
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2018)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 / Stone over Sams 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 / Stone over Sams Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 9 / Stone over Sams Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 9 / Stone over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.