US Bridges

SH 395/FULTON Co. over Town Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI So US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000M3656

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 395/FULTON Co. over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 395/FULTON Co. over Town Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 395/FULTON Co.
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.1 MI So US 62
RouteState Highway 395
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.35991, -91.86179
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic430 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 395/FULTON Co. over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 395/FULTON Co. over Town Creek 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 2023.

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

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SH 395/FULTON Co. over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.