US Bridges

Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Arkansas · .04 M W US 62 & SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000019576

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesSouth Fork Town Creek
Location.04 M W US 62 & SH 9
RouteCity Street 19400
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.36653, -91.82278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over South Fork Town 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over South Fork Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.