US Bridges

Fulton CR 37 over Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · .85 MI SE S.H. 9 · Structure no. 000000000020575

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton CR 37 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fulton CR 37 over Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2006. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFulton CR 37
CrossesCreek
Location.85 MI SE S.H. 9
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates36.35756, -91.82628
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton CR 37 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton CR 37 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton CR 37 over Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fulton CR 37 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Fulton CR 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.