FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 395/Fulton Co.

Carrying SH 395/Fulton Co. over PINE HILL CREEK

3.1 MI N JCT SH 9 & 395, Fulton, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 395/Fulton Co.

The SH 395/Fulton Co. bridge in Fulton, Arkansas carries SH 395/Fulton Co. over PINE HILL CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

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

How SH 395/Fulton Co. compares

▼ 4.9
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Arkansas bridges
44
Bridges in Fulton · 7 in Poor condition
SH 395/Fulton Co. 20.0 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M3262

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SH 395/Fulton Co. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SH 395/Fulton Co. 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 SH 395/Fulton Co.?

SH 395/Fulton Co. in Fulton, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 395/Fulton Co. inspected?

SH 395/Fulton Co.'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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 395/Fulton Co. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 395/Fulton Co.?

SH 395/Fulton Co. has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 395/Fulton Co.?

SH 395/Fulton Co. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 395/Fulton Co. and does age affect safety?

SH 395/Fulton Co. was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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