US Bridges

CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River

Poor

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2 M SE Mammoth Springs · Structure no. 000000000013139

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 3 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2007. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR74/FULTON Co.
CrossesSpring River
Location2 M SE Mammoth Springs
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47729, -91.52486
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR74/FULTON Co. over Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.