US Bridges

SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.1 Mi. NE Jct. 62 & 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X1486

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 9 Fulton Co.
CrossesCreek
Location3.1 Mi. NE Jct. 62 & 9
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates36.39513, -91.788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 9 Fulton Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.