US Bridges

SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 3.27 MI N of Conway CO · Structure no. 000000000002822

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,842
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,546 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9
CrossesSlick Rock Creek
Location3.27 MI N of Conway CO
RouteState Highway 9
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49389, -92.48621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2018)
Projected traffic4,546 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over Slick Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 over Slick Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.