US Bridges

SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI N US 62 · Structure no. 000000000005649

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87/FULTON Co.
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location2.9 MI N US 62
RouteState Highway 87
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.42216, -92.11826
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87/FULTON Co. over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.