US Bridges

CR 42 over Spring River

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI West SH 63 · Structure no. 000000000004929

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Spring River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42 over Spring River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42
CrossesSpring River
Location1.5 MI West SH 63
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33708, -91.50919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length558 ft (170.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over Spring River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over Spring River 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 42 over Spring River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Spring River?

The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.