US Bridges

CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.7 M S of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000022714

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek is a steel other carrying CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 98/FULTON Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.7 M S of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates36.36298, -92.06443
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 98/FULTON Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.