US Bridges

SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI NE Izard CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000M0283

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/FULTON Co.
CrossesDitch
Location1.7 MI NE Izard CO LN
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.27547, -91.90546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,362 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9/FULTON Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.