US Bridges

CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.6MI E SH223 · Structure no. 000000000013125

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 31/FULTON Co.
CrossesBay Creek
Location3.6MI E SH223
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.483, -91.92772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.