US Bridges

SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.65 Mi. So. of US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X1485

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 289/FULTON Co.
CrossesHubble Branch
Location2.65 Mi. So. of US 62
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25943, -91.75908
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 289/FULTON Co. over Hubble Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.