US Bridges

SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · .10 MI N JCT of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000003410

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,686 by 2028. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/FULTON County
CrossesTown Creek
Location.10 MI N JCT of US 62
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.36955, -91.82273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic6,686 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$751,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/FULTON County over Town 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9/FULTON County over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.