US Bridges

S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI NE of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000007134

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS.H. 195 -01-0.50
CrossesUnion Pacific RR Spur
Location0.50 MI NE of Fulton
RouteState Highway 195
Coordinates33.62021, -93.80567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 195 -01-0.50 over Union Pacific RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.