US Bridges

Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.32MI No SH62 · Structure no. 000000000013123

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton CR 31
CrossesHill Creek
Location2.32MI No SH62
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41749, -91.87154
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic206 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton CR 31 over Hill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Fulton CR 31 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.