US Bridges

CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. Fork Spring River

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.2MI NE US 62 · Structure no. 000000000022946

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. Fork Spring River is a concrete slab carrying CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 198/ Fulton Co.
CrossesS. Fork Spring River
Location4.2MI NE US 62
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3395, -91.71416
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. Fork Spring River built?

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

What condition is CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. Fork Spring River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. Fork Spring River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 198/ Fulton Co. over S. Fork Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.