US Bridges

SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000005400

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse is a concrete slab carrying SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 289/FULTON Co.
CrossesWild Horse
Location4.5 MI N JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32066, -91.64111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic582 by 2028
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

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 Wild Horse built?

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

What condition is SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse 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 SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.