US Bridges

SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Arkansas · 13.1 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000005187

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
373 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 289/FULTON Co.
CrossesMyatt Creek
Location13.1 MI N JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.4061, -91.58041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289/FULTON Co. over Myatt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.