US Bridges

CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W SH 289 · Structure no. 000000000004632

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
484 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 61/FULTON Co.
CrossesSouth Fk Spring River
Location1.5 MI W SH 289
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates36.34778, -91.65789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61/FULTON Co. over South Fk Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.