US Bridges

CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.5M N US62 · Structure no. 000000000004893

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2027. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR6/FULTON County
CrossesBennett Creek
Location2.5M N US62
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.42936, -92.05475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic99 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR6/FULTON County over Bennett 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR6/FULTON County over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.