US Bridges

SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 8.6 SW JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000005849

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/FULTON County
CrossesStrawberry River
Location8.6 SW JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.27273, -91.90777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9/FULTON County over Strawberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.