US Bridges

CR42/FULTON County over Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.0MI E JCT SH289&CR42 · Structure no. 000000000023224

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR42/FULTON County over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR42/FULTON County over Branch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR42/FULTON County
CrossesBranch
Location1.0MI E JCT SH289&CR42
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.36019, -91.6218
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR42/FULTON County over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR42/FULTON County over Branch 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 CR42/FULTON County over Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR42/FULTON County over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns CR42/FULTON County over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.