US Bridges

CR 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 5.98 MI E of SH 223 · Structure no. 000000000017954

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27/FULTON Co.
CrossesBray Branch
Location5.98 MI E of SH 223
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32122, -91.93929
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic201 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch 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 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27/FULTON Co. over Bray Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.