US Bridges

CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.34MI S SH 289 · Structure no. 000000000023048

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR45/FULTON County
CrossesFlat Branch
Location1.34MI S SH 289
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.32388, -91.65452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic42 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 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 CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR45/FULTON County over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.