US Bridges

CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.8 M E Mammoth Springs · Structure no. 000000000018412

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 281/FULTON Co.
CrossesTrace Creek
Location1.8 M E Mammoth Springs
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.49628, -91.5079
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns CR 281/FULTON Co. over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.