US Bridges

SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.39 Mi. NE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X0973

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 9/FULTON Co.
CrossesHurton Branch
Location4.39 Mi. NE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.40192, -91.76689
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Co. over Hurton Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 9/FULTON Co. over Hurton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.