US Bridges

CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3 MI NW of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000004647

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR44/FULTON Co.
CrossesMyatt Creek
Location3 MI NW of SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates36.47944, -91.69656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR44/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.