FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR45/Fulton County

Carrying CR45/Fulton County over Flat Branch

1.34MI S SH 289, Fulton, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR45/Fulton County

The CR45/Fulton County bridge in Fulton, Arkansas carries CR45/Fulton County over Flat Branch. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR45/Fulton County compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Arkansas bridges
44
Bridges in Fulton · 7 in Poor condition
CR45/Fulton County 22.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023048

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR45/Fulton County is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR45/Fulton County against other structures in Fulton and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR45/Fulton County?

CR45/Fulton County in Fulton, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR45/Fulton County inspected?

CR45/Fulton County's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR45/Fulton County is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR45/Fulton County?

CR45/Fulton County has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR45/Fulton County?

CR45/Fulton County is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR45/Fulton County and does age affect safety?

CR45/Fulton County was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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