US Bridges

CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Arkansas · .1 M W SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000013140

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 252/FULTON Co.
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.1 M W SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.41382, -91.73583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp 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 252/FULTON Co. over Camp Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 252/FULTON Co. over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.