CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek
PoorPosted for loadFulton County, Arkansas · 5 M N of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000013124
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 31/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.