US Bridges

SH 9 over Branch

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.62 MI No of Conway CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0268

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 over Branch 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9
CrossesBranch
Location0.62 MI No of Conway CO
RouteState Highway 9
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46407, -92.50939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 9 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.