US Bridges

SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI N JCT SH 9 & 395 · Structure no. 0000000000M3262

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 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 4 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 395/FULTON Co.
CrossesPine Hill Creek
Location3.1 MI N JCT SH 9 & 395
RouteState Highway 395
Coordinates36.41731, -91.83134
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 395/FULTON Co. over Pine Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.