US Bridges

SH 9/FULTON County over Ditch

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI West of JCT US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000M0296

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/FULTON County over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9/FULTON County over Ditch 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 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 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,705 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/FULTON County
CrossesDitch
Location0.7 MI West of JCT US 63
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.49571, -91.54933
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2018)
Projected traffic4,705 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 County over Ditch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/FULTON County over Ditch 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/FULTON County over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 9/FULTON County over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.