US Bridges

SH 289/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 6.96 MI No JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000005402

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
561 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 561 ft (171 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.
CrossesSouth Fork Spring River
Location6.96 MI No JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.35238, -91.63377
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 above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 traffic500 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 South Fork Spring River built?

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

What condition is SH 289/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River 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 South Fork Spring River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 289/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289/FULTON Co. over South Fork Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.