SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River
FairFulton County, Arkansas · .3 MI NW JCT of SH 395 · Structure no. 000000000002772
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 337 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River?
The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.