SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadFulton County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N of Wheeling Ar · Structure no. 0000000000M0286
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2028. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 9/FULTON County over Little Strawberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.