US Bridges

SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.85 No JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000005953

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 395/FULTON Co.
CrossesSo Fk Spring River
Location4.85 No JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 395
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.4404, -91.82928
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 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
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 395/FULTON Co. over So Fk Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.