SH 9 over Dry Fork Creek
FairVan Buren County, Arkansas · 5.85 MI N of Conway CO · Structure no. 000000000002823
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,842
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 9 over Dry Fork 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,546 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 1,842 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.