US Bridges

SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI N JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X0576

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 395/FULTON Co.
CrossesSpring River Relief
Location4.9 MI N JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 395
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.44153, -91.82926
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 Spring River Relief built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 395/FULTON Co. over Spring River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.