SH 9 over Little Red River
FairVan Buren County, Arkansas · .12 MI N JCT of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000003304
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 467 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9 over Little Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 over Little Red River in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2028. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9 over Little Red River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9 over Little Red 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 9 over Little Red River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 9 over Little Red River?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9 over Little Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.