US Bridges

CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 0.02 MI E SH 398 · Structure no. 000000000021000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River is a concrete slab carrying CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2007. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 30/FULTON Co.
CrossesSo Fork Spring River
Location0.02 MI E SH 398
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.40889, -91.81793
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic201 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30/FULTON Co. over So Fork Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.