US Bridges

CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.5MI E SH223 · Structure no. 000000000013127

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 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 culvert carrying CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 31/FULTON Co.
CrossesBay Creek
Location3.5MI E SH223
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates36.49056, -91.91472
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31/FULTON Co. over Bay 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.